Basic information about AIN file

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

There are 4 file types using the AIN file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the AIN file with their brief description and a list of programs that support AIN file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the AIN file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the AIN file?
  • How to open a AIN file?
  • What programs do I need to open a AIN file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a AIN file?
  • How to convert AIN files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to AIN file format?


1.Detail information about AIN file extension: AIN Compressed File Archive

File type AIN Compressed File Archive Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description AIN file is a AIN Compressed File Archive. File or group of file compressed with AIN compression software; AIN was a shareware archiving program available for MS-DOS in the 1990s.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AIN files

Windows		 Ainviewer
FID
Multiple Unpacker (MUP)
SHAID


2.Detail information about AIN file extension: Source Engine Compiled AI Nodegraph File

File type Source Engine Compiled AI Nodegraph File Category Game Files
Developer Valve File format N/A
Description AIN file is a Source Engine Compiled AI Nodegraph File developed by Valve.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AIN files

Windows		 Valve Source
Valve Hammer Editor
ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (ArcView)


3.Detail information about AIN file extension: ArcView Attribute Index

File type ArcView Attribute Index Category Database Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description AIN file is a ArcView Attribute Index.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AIN files

Windows		 ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (ArcView)


4.Detail information about AIN file extension: NovaLogic Game AI Coordinates File

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

Windows		 Delta Force
Delta Force 2
Delta Force: Land Warrior
F-22 Lightning
F-22 Lightning 3
Comanche 4
Armored Fist 3



Can't open a AIN 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.AIN”。

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 AIN extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the AIN 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.