Files with the .kap extension are BSB Chart Image Files used by nautical chart reading programs. These Maptech map files store data for Chart Navigator Pro and other Maptech applications. Global Mapper, MapInfo, and CompeGPS Land can also open .kap files.
You may need to update the application you normally use to open .kap files. Only the latest version supports the current .kap file format. You should scan .kap files for viruses using Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky or other popular antivirus software.
How to open .kap files: Use Chart Navigator Pro, CompeGPS Land, MapInfo or Global Mapper. How to convert: Transform .kap files to other formats with compatible tools.
The .kap extension is created by Maptech and classified as a Data File. The data in .kap files is saved in a format typical for Data Files. We have found .kap files on Windows and Mac operating systems, both mobile and desktop devices.
To open an unknown .kap file, determine the exact file format from the extension and signature. Different programs can use the same extension, and extensions can be renamed incorrectly. So precise format knowledge is important to solve file opening problems. Our analysis shows .kap files are BSB Chart Image Files.
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