KRA~ File – What is .kra~ file and how to open it?

Definition and Purpose of KRA~ Files

KRA~ files are temporary backup files utilized by the Krita digital painting application. They serve as snapshots of in-progress artworks, protecting against potential data loss in case of application crashes or system failures. KRA~ files are automatically generated by Krita and are typically saved in the same directory as the corresponding KRA (Krita Image Document) files.

Structure and Compatibility

KRA~ files are structured similarly to KRA files, containing the same image data and project settings. However, they lack certain information, such as layer history and undo/redo operations, to minimize file size. KRA~ files are only compatible with Krita and cannot be opened or edited by other image editing software. They are intended to be used as temporary backups and should be regularly deleted or moved to a separate location once the corresponding KRA file is saved as a permanent version.

Opening KRA~ Files in Krita

KRA~ files are backup copies of Krita image files (.kra) created automatically by the Krita software. They are used to preserve previous versions of an image in case of accidental changes or data loss. To open a KRA~ file, you must have the Krita software installed on your computer. Once installed, you can open a KRA~ file by following these steps:

1. Launch Krita on your computer.
2. Click the “File” menu and select “Open.”
3. In the file explorer window that appears, navigate to the location of the KRA~ file you want to open.
4. Select the KRA~ file and click the “Open” button.

Krita will automatically convert the KRA~ file to a temporary .kra file and open it in the software. You can then make changes to the image as needed and save it as a new .kra file.

Recovery of Corrupted KRA Files

In some cases, a KRA file may become corrupted, making it impossible to open in Krita. However, the KRA~ backup file can be used to recover the image. To do this, you can rename the KRA~ file to .kra and then try to open it in Krita. If the file opens successfully, you will have recovered the corrupted image and can continue working on it.

KRA~ File Format

The .KRA~ file extension is used by Krita, a raster graphics editor primarily designed for digital painting and image editing. The KRA~ files are backup copies of Krita image files (.kra). They are automatically generated when the Krita software is closed abnormally due to power failure, system crash, or other unexpected events.

KRA~ files contain an image backup, which is essentially a copy of the original KRA file. They are stored in the same directory as the original KRA file and have the same filename, with the addition of the ~ suffix. The backup files are intended to recover the user’s work in case the original KRA file is lost or corrupted due to the unexpected software closure.

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