AVATAR is a file extension for Google Talk avatars – customized user portraits. The AVATAR file type contains a bitmap image in JPG or PNG format to display as a user’s profile picture. Google Talk was discontinued in 2015.
To open an AVATAR file, verify the file is error-free and complete. If the file was sent by someone, ask them to resend it if needed. AVATAR files relate to the Google Talk chatting application.
There are 522 file types associated with the AVATAR extension not supported by Google Talk. Multiple programs like File Viewer Plus or image viewers can open AVATAR files as raster image types. Users should associate AVATAR files with appropriate software like Animaze Editor which also recognizes this file type.
Windows lists AVATAR as a raster image format. Users should take precautions if antivirus software blocks access to AVATAR files. The system may automatically associate AVATAR files with the correct software.