File Extension Database

Open AIR File

AIR extension files have some applications, namely:

Adobe Integrated Runtime

Files with the AIR extension could be files from the AIR (Adobe Integrated Runtime) installation package that stores Internet-based applications programmed with Adobe Flash, ActionScript, or Apache Flex.

AIR files are compatible with all desktop and mobile operating systems that use the Adobe AIR runtime, such as Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS, and BlackBerry Tablet OS, and are usually compressed in ZIP.

M.U.G.E.N.

M.U.G.E.N. uses the AIR file extension to store animation settings as plain text. It contains the way how a character should move or how a background scene should simulate movement.

They also store information about the way M.U.G.E.N files are animated.

To open an AIR file, you must be sure of the file's format type, and then verify that you have one of the following applications installed:

Adobe flex
Adobe flash
M.U.G.E.N. (Unavailable)

Typical AIR application file locations:

C:\PROGRA~2\COMMON~1\ADOBEA~1\Versions\1.0\ADOBEA~1.EXE "%1"

Typical AIR mime types:

application/vnd.adobe.air-application-installer-package+zip

Frequently associated Windows objects:

AIR.InstallerPackage

How Can I Open AIR File on Windows

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

How Can I Open AIR File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open AIR File on Android

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

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

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