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Basic information about ADO file

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

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


1.Detail information about ADO file extension: Adobe Photoshop Duotone Options File

File type Adobe Photoshop Duotone Options File Category Settings Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format Binary
Description ADO file is a Adobe Photoshop Duotone Options File developed by Adobe Systems. Settings file used by Adobe Photoshop, a graphics editing program; stores color transfer curves, which specify the properties of two colors that are used to generate a duotone image from a grayscale format in Photoshop; used for saving and loading duotone ink settings that can be applied to multiple images.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ADO files

Windows		 Adobe Photoshop CC 2017

macOS		 Adobe Photoshop CC 2017



Can't open a ADO 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.ADO”。

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 ADO extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ADO 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.