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Basic information about API file

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

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


1.Detail information about API file extension: Acrobat Plug-in

File type Acrobat Plug-in Category Plugin Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format Binary
Description API file is a Acrobat Plug-in developed by Adobe Systems. Adds additional features or support for other formats to Adobe Acrobat.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert API files

Windows		 Adobe Acrobat DC
Adobe Reader

macOS		 Adobe Acrobat DC
Adobe Reader


2.Detail information about API file extension: Adobe Photoshop Inks File

File type Adobe Photoshop Inks File Category Settings Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format Binary
Description API file is a Adobe Photoshop Inks File developed by Adobe Systems.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert API files

Windows		 Adobe Photoshop CC 2017

macOS
 Adobe Photoshop CC 2017


3.Detail information about API file extension: Lotus Printer Driver

File type Lotus Printer Driver Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description API file is a Lotus Printer Driver.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert API files

Windows		 Lotus 1-2-3


4.Detail information about API file extension: Apple WebObjects Interface

File type Apple WebObjects Interface Category Web Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description API file is a Apple WebObjects Interface.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert API files

macOS
 WebObjects



How to convert API files to another file format?

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

API to PDF


Can't open a API 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.API”。

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 API extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the API 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.