Basic information about A2W file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension A2W（*.A2W or *.a2w）, 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 A2W file yourself.

There are 2 file types using the A2W file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the A2W file with their brief description and a list of programs that support A2W file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the A2W file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the A2W file?
  • How to open a A2W file?
  • What programs do I need to open a A2W file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a A2W file?
  • How to convert A2W files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to A2W file format?


1.Detail information about A2W file extension: Alice World

File type Alice World Category Developer Files
Developer Carnegie Mellon University File format Zip
Description A2W file is a Alice World developed by Carnegie Mellon University. 3D world created with Alice, a Java-based educational programming tool used for creating animations and interactive game; defines a three-dimensional space, or "world," that contains 3D objects; compressed in a standard .ZIP format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert A2W files

Windows		 Alice

macOS		 Alice

Linux		 Alice


2.Detail information about A2W file extension: Adlib Tracker II Instrument Bank with Macros

File type Adlib Tracker II Instrument Bank with Macros Category Audio Files
Developer Adlib File format N/A
Description A2W file is a Adlib Tracker II Instrument Bank with Macros developed by Adlib.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert A2W files

Windows		 Adlib Tracker II



Can't open a A2W 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.A2W”。

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 A2W extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support A2W 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 A2W 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 A2W file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a A2W 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 A2W file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the A2W file is damaged.
  • Whether the A2W file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the A2W file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the A2W file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the A2W file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a A2W file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a A2W file.

If the A2W 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.