File Extension Database

Open ACE File

ACE extension files can be used for various purposes and formats, depending on their application.

WinRAR

In this section, ACE files are associated with WinRAR developed by the company of the same name WinRar.

ACE is the native file format of e-merge's WinAce file compression and archiving software, however it was adopted and adapted without major hiccups by WinRAR.

ACE uses a proprietary compression algorithm, intellectually developed by Marcel Lemke, whose rights were assigned to e-merge.

This means that ACE files can only be compressed with WinAce.

However, there is an unzip library called unace.dll, which allows any third-party application to open ACE files.

Due to its closed nature, ACE has been used to send malware via email, and the format is no longer maintained by its developers, so it is advised not to open an unknown ACE file.

AceDB

In this second case, the ACE extension file is a data exchange format used by the AceDB bioinformatics database.

AceDB is a database for biological use where genomic data is handled.

AceDB was initially created as a database specifically for the nematode worm, however it has also become the interface and software of the database itself, and throughout its development cycle it has been used to store information. for other species.

AceDB provides a custom database kernel with a non-standard data model designed with flexibility in mind.

In this case, the ACE file is a plain, plain text file.

Jupiter ACE Computer

In the latter case, the ACE extension is also associated with Jupiter Ace, a home computer from the early 1980s.

Jupiter Ace developed by Jupiter Cantab was a British home computer from the early 1980s.

Ace based its programming environment on Forth, unlike other microcomputers of the time that used BASIC, the latter being more popular.

The ACE format is a memory dump format, or snapshot.

Software to open and work with an ACE file

Due to the great diversity of formats acquired by the ACE extension, it is necessary to make sure of it, before trying to open it with any of the following software packages

WinRAR
AceDB (Not Available for download)
Jupiter ACE Computer Firmware

Typical ACE application file locations:

C:\Program Files (x86)\WinRAR\WinRAR.exe "%1"
"C:\Program Files\WinRAR\WinRAR.exe" "%1"

Frequently used application names to open ACE files:

WinRAR

Frequently associated Windows objects:

WinRAR

How Can I Open ACE File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open ACE file is to find a ACE file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ACE 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 ACE 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 ACE file opener then try to search online for "ACE viewer", "application to open ACE file" or "open ACE file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open ACE file

How Can I Open ACE File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a ACE file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ACE 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 ACE file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as ACE file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open ACE file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open ACE file then try to search for "ACE viewer", "application to open ACE file" or "read ACE file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read ACE file

How Can I Open ACE File on Android

If you downloaded a ACE 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 ACE 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 "ACE".
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 "ACE viewer", "ACE 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 ACE File on iPhone or iPad

To open ACE 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 ACE 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 "ACE". This way you can find apps which can open ACE 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 "ACE viewer" or "ACE file" online in your favorite search engine.

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