Basic information about AP file

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

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


1.Detail information about AP file extension: ArtPro File

File type ArtPro File Category Page Layout Files
Developer Esko File format N/A
Description AP file is a ArtPro File developed by Esko. Layout document created by Esko ArtPro, a prepress print editor; contains an ArtPro project, which includes the layout, layers, text, colors, and barcodes of your design.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AP files

macOS		 Esko ArtPro


2.Detail information about AP file extension: Active Page

File type Active Page Category Web Files
Developer Fifth Generation Systems File format N/A
Description AP file is a Active Page developed by Fifth Generation Systems.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AP files

Windows		 Run from a Web server with Open5g FifthGen engine
View in a Web browser
Edit with a text editor

macOS
 View in a Web browser
Edit with a text editor

Linux		 Run from a Web server with Open5g FifthGen engine
View in a Web browser
Edit with a text editor


3.Detail information about AP file extension: IBM Applix Present

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

Windows		 IBM Cognos Business Intelligence


4.Detail information about AP file extension: WHAP Compressed Amiga Archive

File type WHAP Compressed Amiga Archive Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description AP file is a WHAP Compressed Amiga Archive.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AP files

Windows		 Amiga Forever



Can't open a AP 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.AP”。

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 AP extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the AP 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.