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Basic information about ANSI file

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

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


1.Detail information about ANSI file extension: Mistaken TXT Document

File type Mistaken TXT Document Category Text Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ANSI file is a Mistaken TXT Document. The ansi file extension is not yet associated or used by any application.

However ANSI is the name of ANSI coded txt file format that usually has the TXT.

Simple text files can be viewed in text editors, like Notepad, Notepad++, gedit, TextEdit etc.

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ANSI files

Windows
NotePad++ text editor
PSPad
Sublime Text
Atom

macOS
Sublime Text for Mac
Atom for Mac

Linux
Sublime Text for Linux
Atom for Linux



How to convert ANSI files to another file format?

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



Can't open a ANSI 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.ANSI”。

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 ANSI extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ANSI 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.