Basic information about YAB file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension YAB（*.YAB or *.yab）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the YAB file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the YAB file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the YAB file with their brief description and a list of programs that support YAB file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the YAB file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the YAB file?
  • How to open a YAB file?
  • What programs do I need to open a YAB file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a YAB file?
  • How to convert YAB files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to YAB file format?


1.Detail information about YAB file extension: Yabasic Source Code

File type Yabasic Source Code Category Developer Files
Developer Yabasic File format Text
Description YAB file is a Yabasic Source Code developed by Yabasic. Source code written by Yabasic (Yet another Basic) programming software; implements common and simple elements of the basic language, including goto/gosub commands and various types of loops; supports user-defined libraries and subroutines; Yabasic programs are capable of monochrome line graphics and printing.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert YAB files

Windows		 Yabasic
NotePad++
Nvu
Windows NotePad

macOS		 TextEdit

Linux		 Yabasic
gedit



How to convert another files to YAB file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to YAB file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to YAB conversion, you may use the option.

FS to YAB


Can't open a YAB file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.YAB”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the YAB extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support YAB file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of YAB files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a YAB file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a YAB file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a YAB file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the YAB file is damaged.
  • Whether the YAB file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the YAB file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the YAB file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the YAB file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a YAB file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a YAB file.

If the YAB file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.