File Extension Database

Open ABC File

ABC extension files offer various format options, some of them below:

ActionScript

For ActionScript, the ABC extension file is an encoded file created by the Flash compiler.

ActionScript is an object-oriented programming language originally developed by Macromedia Inc.

The ABC file contains bytecode for the script, which is compiled code readable and executable by the ActionScript virtual machine known as AVM or AVM2.

The ActionScript virtual machine, which executes ABC files, is included with Adobe programs such as Flash and Flash Player.

However, it is important to note that ABC files are only intended to be executed by the virtual machine, not to be edited with these programs.

ABC Programming Language

Similar to the previous case, the ABC file is a source code file of a program written in the ABC programming language, hence the use of the acronym.

The ABC programming language, originally intended as a replacement for the BASIC language, is imperative and general-purpose, interactive, structured, high-level, and intended to replace BASIC, Pascal, or AWK

ABC Music Notation

In this case, the ABC extension file takes a music format, which is created in the ABC music notation language, which stores the composition in an ASCII plain text format.

The ABC language is a computer language for the representation of a musical score in a text file, originally formatted in ASCII, and which can be translated and laid out in a real score and also played using an application compatible with ABC.

Convert an ABC file

ABC files can be converted to MusicXML format using the web service called Abc2xml.

Micrograph ABC FlowCharter

In this section, the ABC file is a flowchart created with Micrografx ABC FlowCharter.

ABC FlowCharter is an easy-to-use module for creating diagrams, flow charts, and organization charts.

Micrografx ABC FlowCharter has been renamed iGrafx FlowCharter, however recent versions of iGrafx FlowCharter can still open ABC files.

The ABC, being so, can contain maps, diagrams, graphs and spreadsheets, given this versatility, it is used for the analysis and modeling of business processes, and in turn, it is designed to help organizations model and improve business processes.

Software to open and work with ABC files

Due to the great diversity of formats associated with the ABC extension, it is necessary to make sure, first, of the type of format you have at hand, and then have one of the following software packages listed below and that have been described in this Article:

ActionScript
ABC Programming Language
ABC Musical Notation
Micrograph ABC FlowCharter (Deprecated)

How Can I Open ABC File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open ABC file is to find a ABC file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ABC file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open ABC file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as ABC file opener then try to search online for "ABC viewer", "application to open ABC file" or "open ABC file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open ABC file

How Can I Open ABC File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a ABC file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ABC file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with ABC file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as ABC file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open ABC file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open ABC file then try to search for "ABC viewer", "application to open ABC file" or "read ABC file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read ABC file

How Can I Open ABC File on Android

If you downloaded a ABC file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded ABC file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "ABC".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "ABC viewer", "ABC file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open ABC File on iPhone or iPad

To open ABC File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the ABC file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "ABC". This way you can find apps which can open ABC files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "ABC viewer" or "ABC file" online in your favorite search engine.

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