Code
What is a .cha file?
A .cha file is a CHAT Transcription Format. This is a code, script or executable format.
How to open a .cha file
- VS Code opens and highlights nearly every text-based code format.
- Never run a script you didn't write or trust.
The registry records this extension against CHAT Transcription Format, so software from that family is the most likely match.
How to convert a .cha file
- Text-based code needs no conversion — just save with a different extension if a tool insists.
MIME type
When a .cha file travels over the web, servers label it with this MIME type:
text/x-chatThe technical record
For archivists, developers and the merely curious: these are the PRONOM registry entries for .cha.
| Format name | Version | MIME type | PUID |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAT Transcription Format | — | text/x-chat | fmt/1798 |