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Basic information about A8S file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension A8S（*.A8S or *.a8s）, 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 A8S file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the A8S file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the A8S file with their brief description and a list of programs that support A8S file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the A8S file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the A8S file?
  • How to open a A8S file?
  • What programs do I need to open a A8S file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a A8S file?
  • How to convert A8S files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to A8S file format?


1.Detail information about A8S file extension: Anim8or Script

File type Anim8or Script Category 3D Image Files
Developer Steven Glanville File format Text
Description A8S file is a Anim8or Script developed by Steven Glanville. Script created for Anim8or, a free 3D modeling and character animation program for Windows; saved in a plain text format and contains source code written in the ASL (Anim8or Scripting Language) syntax.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert A8S files

Windows		 Anim8or
Microsoft Notepad
Other text editor



Can't open a A8S 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.A8S”。

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 A8S extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support A8S 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 A8S 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 A8S file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a A8S 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 A8S file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the A8S file is damaged.
  • Whether the A8S file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the A8S file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the A8S file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the A8S file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a A8S file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a A8S file.

If the A8S 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.