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Basic information about ASC file

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

There are 8 file types using the ASC file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ASC file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ASC file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ASC file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the ASC file?
How to open a ASC file?
What programs do I need to open a ASC file?
What programs help to create and edit a ASC file?
How to convert ASC files to another file format?
How to convert another files to ASC file format?

1.Detail information about ASC file extension: Autodesk ASCII Export File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ASC files
File type	Autodesk ASCII Export File	Category	Text Files
Developer	Autodesk	File format	Text
Description	ASC file is a Autodesk ASCII Export File developed by Autodesk. Text file containing geometric shapes and points information; exported by various Autodesk programs; saves data in a text format, which is more compatible with other programs.
Windows	Autodesk AutoCAD 2018 Autodesk 3ds Max 2018 Any text editor
macOS	Any text editor

2.Detail information about ASC file extension: PGP ASCII Armored File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ASC files
File type	PGP ASCII Armored File	Category	Encoded Files
Developer	PGP	File format	Text
Description	ASC file is a PGP ASCII Armored File developed by PGP.
Windows	PGP Desktop PGP Desktop Email Encryption Mozilla Thunderbird with Enigmail plug-in Mozilla SeaMonkey with Enigmail plug-in Gpg4win
macOS	PGP Desktop PGP Desktop Email Encryption Mozilla Thunderbird with Enigmail plug-in Mozilla SeaMonkey with Enigmail plug-in
Linux	GnuPG Mozilla Thunderbird with Enigmail plug-in Mozilla SeaMonkey with Enigmail plug-in

3.Detail information about ASC file extension: ActionScript Communication File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ASC files
File type	ActionScript Communication File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	Adobe Systems	File format	Text
Description	ASC file is a ActionScript Communication File developed by Adobe Systems.
Windows	Adobe Flash Professional CC
macOS	Adobe Flash Professional CC

4.Detail information about ASC file extension: ASCII Text File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ASC files
File type	ASCII Text File	Category	Text Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Text
Description	ASC file is a ASCII Text File.
Windows	Any text editor
macOS	Any text editor
Linux	Any text editor

5.Detail information about ASC file extension: LTspice Circuit Schematic File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ASC files
File type	LTspice Circuit Schematic File	Category	CAD Files
Developer	Linear Technology	File format	Text
Description	ASC file is a LTspice Circuit Schematic File developed by Linear Technology.
Windows	Linear Technology LTspice

6.Detail information about ASC file extension: Apohysis Script File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ASC files
File type	Apohysis Script File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	ASC file is a Apohysis Script File.
Windows	Apophysis

7.Detail information about ASC file extension: Atlantis Word Processor Spellchecker File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ASC files
File type	Atlantis Word Processor Spellchecker File	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	ASC file is a Atlantis Word Processor Spellchecker File.
Windows	Atlantis Word Processor

8.Detail information about ASC file extension: Atari Jaguar Sound Patch File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ASC files
File type	Atari Jaguar Sound Patch File	Category	Audio Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	ASC file is a Atari Jaguar Sound Patch File.

How to convert ASC files to another file format?

There are 18 records in our database eligible for ASC files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve ASC to another files conversion, you may use the option.

ASC to ASCII	ASC to AWW	ASC to BMP	ASC to DOC
ASC to DWG	ASC to DXF	ASC to GIF	ASC to IGS
ASC to JPEG	ASC to JPG	ASC to LOG	ASC to OBJ
ASC to PDF	ASC to STEP	ASC to STL	ASC to STP
ASC to TEXT	ASC to TXT

How to convert another files to ASC file format?

There are 17 records in our database eligible for another files to ASC file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to ASC conversion, you may use the option.

3DS to ASC	DWFX to ASC	AWW to ASC	TEXT to ASC
IGS to ASC	DWG to ASC	TXT to ASC	ASCII to ASC
STP to ASC	SAT to ASC	RTF to ASC	GEO to ASC
APJ to ASC	SLD to ASC	M to ASC	LOG to ASC
SMD to ASC

Can't open a ASC 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.ASC”。

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 ASC extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the ASC 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.