File Extension Database

Open ACS File

ACS is a file extension commonly associated with Agent Character Format files created by Microsoft for Microsoft Agent software. Microsoft Agent is a technology that uses animated characters, text-to-speech engines, and speech recognition software to make interaction with users much more attractive. Microsoft Agent is pre-installed from Microsoft Windows 2000 to versions prior to Windows 7. The Microsoft Agent functionality is nothing more than an ActiveX control that can also be inserted into web pages.

ACS files save characters and animated characters to interact with the user. The ACS characters, being created by Microsoft Agent, make use of speech recognition and text-to-speech technologies.

To open your ACS file, you must have installed Microsoft Agent and no other software is recommended for this task.

Frequently associated Windows objects:

Agent.Character2.2

How Can I Open ACS File on Windows

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

How Can I Open ACS File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open ACS File on Android

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

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