Basic information about AFP file

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

There are 8 file types using the AFP file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the AFP file with their brief description and a list of programs that support AFP file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the AFP file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the AFP file?
  • How to open a AFP file?
  • What programs do I need to open a AFP file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a AFP file?
  • How to convert AFP files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to AFP file format?


1.Detail information about AFP file extension: Advanced Function Presentation File

File type Advanced Function Presentation File Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description AFP file is a Advanced Function Presentation File. Data format used for transactional printing purposes; formatted using an object-oriented page description language (PDL) called the Mixed Object Document Content Architecture, also known as the AFP Data Stream (AFPDS).
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AFP files

Windows		 Xenos d2e Vision
Xenos d2e Platform
Pagetec AFP-View
Web browser with IBM AFP Viewer plug-in


2.Detail information about AFP file extension: FileProtector Encrypted File

File type FileProtector Encrypted File Category Encoded Files
Developer AndrosaSoft File format N/A
Description AFP file is a FileProtector Encrypted File developed by AndrosaSoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AFP files

Windows		 Androsa FileProtector


3.Detail information about AFP file extension: Alphacam Flame Post File

File type Alphacam Flame Post File Category 3D Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description AFP file is a Alphacam Flame Post File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AFP files

Windows		 Alphacam


4.Detail information about AFP file extension: XMap Flight Plan (statistic) Data

File type XMap Flight Plan (statistic) Data Category GIS Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description AFP file is a XMap Flight Plan (statistic) Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AFP files

Windows		 Xmap


5.Detail information about AFP file extension: Gangsters Game File

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


6.Detail information about AFP file extension: Papyrus Document Storage Format

File type Papyrus Document Storage Format Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description AFP file is a Papyrus Document Storage Format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AFP files


7.Detail information about AFP file extension: IBM Transactional Data Format

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


8.Detail information about AFP file extension: Alesis Fusion Audio

File type Alesis Fusion Audio Category Audio Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description AFP file is a Alesis Fusion Audio.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AFP files



Can't open a AFP 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.AFP”。

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 AFP extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the AFP 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.