File Extension Database

Open ACT File

ACT extension files present various applications of a different nature, as follows, categorized according to the software that uses it:

CAD/CAM core

In this section, the ACT file is a CAD document created by Alma's CAD/CAM software products including Combi, Punch, Routing and Cut.

The ACT file contains CAD/CAM data and instructions suitable for 3D cutting machines or, even, welding robots.

Such an ACT file can incorporate laser, plasma, waterjet and flame technologies.

DS Game Maker

Here, the ACT file serves as the file used by DS Game Maker, a game development tool for the Nintendo DS.

In this case, ACT contains a game action written in C, and is used to display graphics, play sounds, create transitions, and control game logic, and any actions related to game.

It is important to know that custom actions saved to an ACT file can be created from the templates provided in the DS Game Maker Action Editor interface.

ACT files are stored in the actions directory of the DS Game Maker installation, and have a corresponding ACTX extension file associated with them

ACTX contains a description of the action, which is saved in the same directory than ACT.

Adobe Photoshop

In this application, the ACT file is a color lookup table file used by Adobe Photoshop, an application used for editing raster graphics.

The ACT stores a collection of predefined colors, and is used to CLUT (Color Look-Up Table) an image in the 'Save for Web' dialog in Photoshop.

ACT files are used to optimize images for publication on the web.

Adobe Color Tables can be loaded into the Save for Web dialog box by selecting the Color Table menu and choosing Load Color Table, using ACT files.

Multiple pre-defined ACT files can be included with your Photoshop installation.

Genesis3D

In this section, the ACT file is a three-dimensional character, saved in the Genesis 3D format.

Genesis3D is an open source real-time 3D rendering engine that is primarily used to create 3D games.

The ACT file can include movements of objects, skins and materials.

ACT or Actor files can be created directly, either in Genesis3D, or by converting other 3D formats to ACT using Genesis3D Actor Studio.

FoxPro

In this use, the ACT file shows the hierarchical relationships within the code of a FoxPro application.

Visual FoxPro was a data-centric, procedural-oriented programming language from Microsoft that later became object-oriented.

In this case, the ACT file organizes the hierarchies of the declared procedures within the code.

ADPCM Compressed Audio File

In this case, the ACT file is an audio format recorded by some voice recorders and MP3 players.

Said ACT file is compressed using Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation, hence the acronym ADCPM.

Software to open an ACT file

Due to the great difference between the formats that make use of the ACT extension, you must first make sure of the type of format you have in your hands, and then have one of the following software packages

Logipole Konvertor
Alma Software
Invisionsoft DS Game Maker (Not Available)
Adobe Photoshop
Autodesk 3ds Max
Microsoft Visual FoxPro (Only Service Pack)

Typical ACT application file locations:

"C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS4 (64 Bit)\Photoshop.exe" "%1"

Frequently used application names to open ACT files:

Adobe - Adobe Photoshop CS4 (64 Bit)

Frequently associated Windows objects:

Photoshop.ColorTableFile

How Can I Open ACT File on Windows

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

How Can I Open ACT File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open ACT File on Android

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

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

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