Basic information about ADF file

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

There are 13 file types using the ADF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ADF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ADF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ADF file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the ADF file?
  • How to open a ADF file?
  • What programs do I need to open a ADF file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a ADF file?
  • How to convert ADF files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to ADF file format?


1.Detail information about ADF file extension: Amiga Disk File

File type Amiga Disk File Category Disk Image Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description ADF file is a Amiga Disk File. An ADF file is a disk image created on an Amiga system. It stores an exact copy of an Amiga-formatted disk in fixed-width AmigaDOS data tracks. ADF files can be mounted as a physical disk using an Amiga emulation program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ADF files

Windows
Cloanto Amiga Forever
ADF Opus
WinUAE
WinFellow

macOS
Incredible Bee Archiver
Cloanto Amiga Forever
MaxUAE
E-UAE
The Unarchiver

Linux
unADF
E-UAE


2.Detail information about ADF file extension: ACT! Data File

File type ACT! Data File Category Database Files
Developer The Sage Group File format Binary
Description ADF file is a ACT! Data File developed by The Sage Group.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ADF files

Windows
Swiftpage Act!


3.Detail information about ADF file extension: ESRI ArcInfo Binary Grid Format

File type ESRI ArcInfo Binary Grid Format Category GIS Files
Developer ESRI File format Binary
Description ADF file is a ESRI ArcInfo Binary Grid Format developed by ESRI.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ADF files

Windows
ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop
TatukGIS Editor
GDAL


4.Detail information about ADF file extension: ARIS Express Document

File type ARIS Express Document Category Page Layout Files
Developer Software AG File format N/A
Description ADF file is a ARIS Express Document developed by Software AG.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ADF files

Windows
Software AG ARIS Express

macOS
Software AG ARIS Express

Linux
Software AG ARIS Express


5.Detail information about ADF file extension: ArcView ARC/INFO Coverage Data

File type ArcView ARC/INFO Coverage Data Category GIS Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ADF file is a ArcView ARC/INFO Coverage Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ADF files

Windows
ArcGIS
ArcGIS
ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (ArcView)
Total GIS Converter
ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (ArcView)


6.Detail information about ADF file extension: I-DEAS Associated Data File

File type I-DEAS Associated Data File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ADF file is a I-DEAS Associated Data File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ADF files


7.Detail information about ADF file extension: A.R.S.E.N.A.L Game Data

File type A.R.S.E.N.A.L Game Data Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ADF file is a A.R.S.E.N.A.L Game Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ADF files

Windows
A.R.S.E.N.A.L


8.Detail information about ADF file extension: Actual Drawing Data

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

Windows
Actual Drawing


9.Detail information about ADF file extension: Antenna Data

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

Windows
Antenna


10.Detail information about ADF file extension: MicroSim PCBoard Photoplot Aperture Definition Data

File type MicroSim PCBoard Photoplot Aperture Definition Data Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ADF file is a MicroSim PCBoard Photoplot Aperture Definition Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ADF files

Windows
OrCAD PCB Designer


11.Detail information about ADF file extension: ReliaSoft ALTA File

File type ReliaSoft ALTA File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ADF file is a ReliaSoft ALTA File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ADF files

Windows
ALTA


12.Detail information about ADF file extension: ASTRA Chromatography File

File type ASTRA Chromatography File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ADF file is a ASTRA Chromatography File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ADF files

Windows
ASTRA


13.Detail information about ADF file extension: Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Radio Station

File type Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Radio Station Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ADF file is a Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Radio Station.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ADF files

Windows
ADF Converter
Dragon UnPACKer
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City



How to convert ADF files to another file format?

There are 7 records in our database eligible for ADF files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve ADF to another files conversion, you may use the option.



How to convert another files to ADF file format?

There are 10 records in our database eligible for another files to ADF file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to ADF conversion, you may use the option.



Can't open a ADF 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.ADF”。

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 ADF extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ADF 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.