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Files with the extension
.T64 are known as "
Emulator tape image file".
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Now days the format is used mostly for older software as most modern C64 software is distributed in D64 files (Commodore 64 floppy disk images).
To open a .T64 file I know of two PC programs which are able to read and edit such files. For Windows there is DirMaster (http://style64.org/release/dirmaster-v2.1-style) and for DOS there is the Star Commander software (http://sta.c64.org/sc.html) which is also able to transfer data to C64 floppy disks using an original floppy drive and special cable. D64 Editor (http://www.d64editor.com)also mentions developmental support (not sure if its in the software yet though).
There may be more programs supporting .T64s but those are all I know.
The files may also be used by some Commodore 64 emulators although I know little of these (I like the original hardware).
If you want to make tape images there are two main ways to do it (neither of which I've tried I should add).
You could simply make an audio recording of the tape playing in an audio tape player which would be plugged into your sound card's audio in port. Then you could use the software WAV-PRG (http://wav-prg.sourceforge.net/index.html) to convert that to a .T64 file. However if you want improved accuracy in your file you may make an X1531 (http://sta.c64.org/x1531.html) and an original Commodore 1531 "Datasette" tape drive. The software on that site will create a .TAP file, if you really want a .T64, you may need to convert the resulting file or find another piece of software supporting the cable.
I hope this has been helpful.