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Basic information about APE file

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

There are 2 file types using the APE file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the APE file with their brief description and a list of programs that support APE file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the APE file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the APE file?
  • How to open a APE file?
  • What programs do I need to open a APE file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a APE file?
  • How to convert APE files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to APE file format?


1.Detail information about APE file extension: Monkey's Audio Lossless Audio File

File type Monkey's Audio Lossless Audio File Category Audio Files
Developer Monkey's Audio File format Binary
Description APE file is a Monkey's Audio Lossless Audio File developed by Monkey's Audio.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert APE files

Windows
File Viewer Plus
Monkey's Audio
MPlayer
Foobar2000
NCH WavePad
Adobe Audition CC 2017
SoftRM Ape Ripper
DT Soft DAEMON Tools
Lightning UK! ImgBurn
JRiver Media Center
Nullsoft Winamp with Monkey's Audio Plugin
JMAC
AIMP

macOS
MPlayer
Adobe Audition CC 2017
ShedWorx Smart Converter
Max
Cog
JMAC
VideoLAN VLC media player

Linux
MPlayer
JMAC


2.Detail information about APE file extension: AVS Plugin Effects File

File type AVS Plugin Effects File Category Plugin Files
Developer Nullsoft File format N/A
Description APE file is a AVS Plugin Effects File developed by Nullsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert APE files

Windows
Nullsoft Winamp with the Advanced Visualization Studio plugin



How to convert APE files to another file format?

There are 9 records in our database eligible for APE files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve APE to another files conversion, you may use the option.



How to convert another files to APE file format?

There are 9 records in our database eligible for another files to APE file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to APE conversion, you may use the option.



Can't open a APE 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.APE”。

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 APE extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the APE 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.