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Basic information about ADE file

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

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


1.Detail information about ADE file extension: Access Project Extension

File type Access Project Extension Category Database Files
Developer Microsoft File format Binary
Description ADE file is a Access Project Extension developed by Microsoft. Database project file created by Microsoft Access, a desktop database program; contains all data saved in a .ADP project, except the modules written in the Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) programming language are compiled and the source code is removed.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ADE files

Windows		 Microsoft Access 2016
Microsoft Office



How to convert ADE files to another file format?

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

ADE to ACCDB ADE to ACCDE ADE to ACCDP


Can't open a ADE 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.ADE”。

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 ADE extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ADE 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.