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Basic information about ACT file

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

There are 14 file types using the ACT file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ACT file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ACT file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ACT file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the ACT file?
  • How to open a ACT file?
  • What programs do I need to open a ACT file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a ACT file?
  • How to convert ACT files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to ACT file format?


1.Detail information about ACT file extension: Stronghold Game Data

File type Stronghold Game Data Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ACT file is a Stronghold Game Data. The act file extension is associated with the Stronghold, a real-time strategic computer game and its remake Stronghold HD, developed by Firefly Studios.

The act file stores some kind of game data.

Location of act files:

SteamLibrarysteamappscommonStrongholdgfx8campaign_map_england_basic.act

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ACT files

Windows
Stronghold HD
Stronghold


2.Detail information about ACT file extension: ADPCM Compressed Audio File

File type ADPCM Compressed Audio File Category Audio Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ACT file is a ADPCM Compressed Audio File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ACT files

Windows
Logipole Konvertor


3.Detail information about ACT file extension: Alma CAD/CAM Document

File type Alma CAD/CAM Document Category CAD Files
Developer Alma File format N/A
Description ACT file is a Alma CAD/CAM Document developed by Alma.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ACT files

Windows
Alma act/cut 3D
Alma act/weld
Alma act/tubes


4.Detail information about ACT file extension: Genesis3D Actor File

File type Genesis3D Actor File Category 3D Image Files
Developer Eclipse Entertainment File format N/A
Description ACT file is a Genesis3D Actor File developed by Eclipse Entertainment.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ACT files

Windows
Eclipse Entertainment Genesis3D
Caligari trueSpace
chUmbaLum sOft MilkShape 3D
Autodesk 3ds Max 2018


5.Detail information about ACT file extension: DS Game Maker Action File

File type DS Game Maker Action File Category Developer Files
Developer Invisionsoft File format Text
Description ACT file is a DS Game Maker Action File developed by Invisionsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ACT files

Windows
Invisionsoft DS Game Maker


6.Detail information about ACT file extension: Adobe Color Table File

File type Adobe Color Table File Category Settings Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format Binary
Description ACT file is a Adobe Color Table File developed by Adobe Systems.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ACT files

Windows
Adobe Photoshop CC 2017
Adobe Illustrator CC 2017

macOS
Adobe Photoshop CC 2017
Adobe Illustrator CC 2017


7.Detail information about ACT file extension: FoxPro Documenting Wizard Action Diagram

File type FoxPro Documenting Wizard Action Diagram Category Text Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ACT file is a FoxPro Documenting Wizard Action Diagram.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ACT files

Windows
Microsoft Visual FoxPro


8.Detail information about ACT file extension: Microsoft Office Actor File

File type Microsoft Office Actor File Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ACT file is a Microsoft Office Actor File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ACT files

Windows
Microsoft Office Assistant


9.Detail information about ACT file extension: Action! Presentation File

File type Action! Presentation File Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ACT file is a Action! Presentation File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ACT files

Windows
Action!


10.Detail information about ACT file extension: Animation:Master Animation File

File type Animation:Master Animation File Category 3D Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ACT file is a Animation:Master Animation File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ACT files

Windows
Animation:Master


11.Detail information about ACT file extension: Train Simulator Activity File

File type Train Simulator Activity File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ACT file is a Train Simulator Activity File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ACT files

Windows
Train Simulator


12.Detail information about ACT file extension: DataWave Data

File type DataWave Data Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ACT file is a DataWave Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ACT files

Windows
SciWorks


13.Detail information about ACT file extension: Fly! RAW Image Palette File

File type Fly! RAW Image Palette File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ACT file is a Fly! RAW Image Palette File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ACT files

Windows
Fly!


14.Detail information about ACT file extension: Act/cut CAD Drawing File

File type Act/cut CAD Drawing File Category 3D Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ACT file is a Act/cut CAD Drawing File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ACT files

Windows
act/cut



How to convert another files to ACT file format?

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



Can't open a ACT 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.ACT”。

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 ACT extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ACT 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.