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Basic information about ACF file

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

There are 6 file types using the ACF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ACF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ACF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ACF file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the ACF file?
  • How to open a ACF file?
  • What programs do I need to open a ACF file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a ACF file?
  • How to convert ACF files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to ACF file format?


1.Detail information about ACF file extension: Steam Application Cache File

File type Steam Application Cache File Category Game Files
Developer Valve File format Binary
Description ACF file is a Steam Application Cache File developed by Valve. An ACF file is a cache file used by Valve Steam, a software package used for downloading games. It saves information related to the downloaded software and is used for the original download as well as game updates.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ACF files

Windows		 Valve Steam

macOS		 Valve Steam


2.Detail information about ACF file extension: X-Plane Aircraft File

File type X-Plane Aircraft File Category Data Files
Developer Laminar Research File format Text
Description ACF file is a X-Plane Aircraft File developed by Laminar Research.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ACF files

Windows		 X-Plane

macOS
 X-Plane

Linux		 X-Plane


3.Detail information about ACF file extension: Agent Character Data File

File type Agent Character Data File Category Data Files
Developer Microsoft File format N/A
Description ACF file is a Agent Character Data File developed by Microsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ACF files

Windows		 Microsoft Agent
Microsoft Agent Character Editor


4.Detail information about ACF file extension: Adobe Photoshop Custom Filter File

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

Windows		 Adobe Photoshop CC 2017

macOS
 Adobe Photoshop CC 2017


5.Detail information about ACF file extension: DB/TextWorks File

File type DB/TextWorks File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ACF file is a DB/TextWorks File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ACF files

Windows		 TextWorks


6.Detail information about ACF file extension: Spectramap Application Colours File

File type Spectramap Application Colours File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ACF file is a Spectramap Application Colours File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ACF files

Windows		 Spectramap



Can't open a ACF 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.ACF”。

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 ACF extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ACF 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.