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Basic information about ACB file

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

There are 4 file types using the ACB file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ACB file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ACB file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ACB file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the ACB file?
  • How to open a ACB file?
  • What programs do I need to open a ACB file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a ACB file?
  • How to convert ACB files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to ACB file format?


1.Detail information about ACB file extension: AOL Cab Launcher

File type AOL Cab Launcher Category Misc Files
Developer AOL File format N/A
Description ACB file is a AOL Cab Launcher developed by AOL. Archived data format used by the America Online software installer; basically a .CAB file for AOL software installations.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ACB files

Windows		 America Online

macOS		 America Online


2.Detail information about ACB file extension: Adobe Photoshop Color Book File

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

Windows		 Adobe Photoshop CC 2017
Adobe InDesign CC 2017
Adobe Illustrator CC 2017
ACB2XML
Adobe Creative Suite

macOS
 Adobe Photoshop CC 2017
Adobe InDesign CC 2017
Adobe Illustrator CC 2017


3.Detail information about ACB file extension: ADX Audio Package File

File type ADX Audio Package File Category Audio Files
Developer CRI Middleware File format Binary
Description ACB file is a ADX Audio Package File developed by CRI Middleware.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ACB files

Windows		 VGMToolbox


4.Detail information about ACB file extension: AutoCAD Color Book File

File type AutoCAD Color Book File Category Settings Files
Developer Autodesk File format N/A
Description ACB file is a AutoCAD Color Book File developed by Autodesk.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ACB files

Windows		 Autodesk AutoCAD 2018

macOS
 Autodesk AutoCAD 2018



Can't open a ACB 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.ACB”。

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 ACB extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ACB 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.