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Basic information about ABI file

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

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


1.Detail information about ABI file extension: AbiWord Plug-in

File type AbiWord Plug-in Category Plugin Files
Developer AbiSource File format Binary
Description ABI file is a AbiWord Plug-in developed by AbiSource. Plug-in file used by AbiWord, an open source, cross-platform word processor; contains functionality that adds features to the program, such as a thesaurus or support for opening additional file formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ABI files

Windows		 AbiSource AbiWord

macOS		 AbiSource AbiWord

Linux		 AbiSource AbiWord


2.Detail information about ABI file extension: DNA Chromatogram File

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

Windows		 GSL Biotech SnapGene
Heracle BioSoft DNA Baser
BioEdit
Nucleics QualTrace
Technelysium Chromas
Gene Codes Sequencher
ChromasPro

macOS
 GSL Biotech SnapGene
Applied Biosystems EditView or 3100 Conversion Utility
Gene Codes Sequencher
4Peaks

Linux		 EMBOSS abiview
Nucleics QualTrace



How to convert ABI files to another file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for ABI files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve ABI to another files conversion, you may use the option.

ABI to DOC ABI to FASTA ABI to FASTA converter


How to convert another files to ABI file format?

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

SEQ to ABI


Can't open a ABI 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.ABI”。

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 ABI extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ABI 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.