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Basic information about ANS file

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

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


1.Detail information about ANS file extension: ANSI Text File

File type ANSI Text File Category Text Files
Developer N/A File format Text
Description ANS file is a ANSI Text File. Text document graphic based on the ANSI text standard; may also be used to store text graphics, which uses characters to display images in a text document.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ANS files

Windows		 Microsoft Notepad
Other text editor
NotePad++
Windows NotePad

macOS		 Bare Bones TextWrangler
Other text editor
TextEdit

Linux		 Vim
Other text editor
gedit


2.Detail information about ANS file extension: HotDocs Binary Answer File

File type HotDocs Binary Answer File Category Data Files
Developer HotDocs File format Binary
Description ANS file is a HotDocs Binary Answer File developed by HotDocs.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ANS files

Windows		 HotDocs


3.Detail information about ANS file extension: ANSYS Model Data

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

Windows		 ANSYS DesignModeler


4.Detail information about ANS file extension: Microsoft Word Text And Layout File

File type Microsoft Word Text And Layout File Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ANS file is a Microsoft Word Text And Layout File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ANS files

Windows		 Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word



How to convert ANS files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for ANS files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve ANS to another files conversion, you may use the option.

ANS to DOC


How to convert another files to ANS file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to ANS file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to ANS conversion, you may use the option.

HPD to ANS


Can't open a ANS 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.ANS”。

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 ANS extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ANS 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.