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Basic information about FAD file

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

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


1.Detail information about FAD file extension: Office Attribute Database

File type Office Attribute Database Category Misc Files
Developer Microsoft Corporation File format N/A
Description FAD file is a Office Attribute Database developed by Microsoft Corporation. FAD filename suffix is mostly used for Office Attribute Database files. Microsoft Corporation defined the Office Attribute Database format standard. FAD files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. FAD file format, along with 3591 other file formats, belongs to the Various Files category. The software recommended for managing FAD files is Microsoft Office. On the official website of Microsoft Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theMicrosoft Office software, but also about FAD and other supported file formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FAD files

Windows		 Microsoft Office



Can't open a FAD 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.FAD”。

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 FAD extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the FAD 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.