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Basic information about AN8 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension AN8（*.AN8 or *.an8）, 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 AN8 file yourself.

There are 2 file types using the AN8 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the AN8 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support AN8 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the AN8 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the AN8 file?
  • How to open a AN8 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a AN8 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a AN8 file?
  • How to convert AN8 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to AN8 file format?


1.Detail information about AN8 file extension: Vector NTI DNA File

File type Vector NTI DNA File Category Data Files
Developer Thermo Fisher Scientific File format N/A
Description AN8 file is a Vector NTI DNA File developed by Thermo Fisher Scientific. DNA sequence file saved in the Vector NTI format and used by biological analysis programs such as Vector NTI and Genome Compiler; stores biological sequence data, which includes molecule name and size; may also contain notes, features, enzyme sites, and primer sites.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AN8 files

Windows		 Vector NTI Advance
Genome Compiler

macOS		 Genome Compiler


2.Detail information about AN8 file extension: Anim8or File

File type Anim8or File Category 3D Image Files
Developer Steven Glanville File format N/A
Description AN8 file is a Anim8or File developed by Steven Glanville.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AN8 files

Windows		 Anim8or



How to convert AN8 files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for AN8 files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve AN8 to another files conversion, you may use the option.

AN8 to VTX


How to convert another files to AN8 file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to AN8 file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to AN8 conversion, you may use the option.

VTX to AN8


Can't open a AN8 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.AN8”。

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 AN8 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support AN8 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 AN8 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 AN8 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a AN8 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 AN8 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the AN8 file is damaged.
  • Whether the AN8 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the AN8 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the AN8 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the AN8 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a AN8 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a AN8 file.

If the AN8 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.