.CHA File Extension

CHA files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: IRC Chat Configuration

CHA is a file extension for IRC Chat Configuration Format files. These files contain parameters to open an IRC channel, including the server, port, channel name, and optionally a password. IRC clients...

General Information

Title CHA File Extension
Extension .cha
Full Form IRC Chat Configuration File
File Type Configuration File
Developer Various IRC clients
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store settings
Additional Functions Script commands, Auto-join channels
Features Text-based, Scriptable

File Characteristics

Quality Plain text
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

IRC Communication Yes
Automated Tasks Yes
Chat Customization Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Script vulnerabilities
Best Practices Validate scripts, Avoid sensitive data

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies by client
Latest Version Depends on client

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ini, .cfg, .conf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
mIRC Free trial, Paid Windows
HexChat Free Windows, Linux, macOS
Irssi Free Windows, Linux, macOS, BSD

Type 2: Photoshop Channel Mixture

Other files use this file extension. These are character layout files describing how a font's characters should be spaced. Here's how to open one if it's used as a Photoshop channel mixer file: Open I...

General Information

Title CHA File Extension
Extension .cha
Full Form Photoshop Channel Mixture File
File Type Settings File
Developer Adobe Systems
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store adjustments
Additional Functions Save, load channel mixes
Features Non-destructive, Reusable

File Characteristics

Quality Lossless
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes
Binary Yes

Use Cases

Image Editing Yes
Graphic Design Yes
Photo Correction Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release With Photoshop
Latest Release With latest Photoshop

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .psd, .atn, .aco

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Adobe Photoshop Subscription Windows, Mac

Type 3: Character Layout File

General Information

Title CHA File Extension
Extension .cha
Full Form Character Layout File
File Type Game File
Developer Various
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store character data
Additional Functions Define character appearance, Save game progress
Features Customizable, Game-specific

File Characteristics

Quality Game-specific
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes, with tools

Use Cases

Character Customization Yes
Gaming Yes
Modding Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Backup, Verify source

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies
Latest Version Game-specific

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .sav, .gpd, .player

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Various Games Game-specific Varies
Various Game Editors Varies Varies