Basic information about ACE file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension ACE(*.ACE or *.ace), 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 ACE file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about ACE file extension: WinAce Compressed File

File type WinAce Compressed File Category Compressed Files
Developer WinAce File format Binary
Description ACE file is a WinAce Compressed File developed by WinAce. File archive compressed by WinAce; uses a proprietary compression algorithm that offers a high compression ratio and fast compression speed.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ACE files

Windows
E-merge WinAce
ESTsoft ALZip
PeaZip
IZArc
7-zip
PicoZIP
WinACE Archiver
WinRAR
ZIPGenius
ZipZag

macOS
The Unarchiver
MacUnace

Linux
Xarchiver



How to convert ACE files to another file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for ACE files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve ACE to another files conversion, you may use the option.



How to convert another files to ACE file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for another files to ACE file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to ACE conversion, you may use the option.



Can't open a ACE 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.ACE”。

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 ACE extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support ACE 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 ACE 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 ACE file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a ACE 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 ACE file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the ACE 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.