File Extension Database

Open ASC File

ASC files can have a variety of applications, as follows:

PGP ASCII Armored File

In this particular case, ASC files are used as encryption files for secure communication, by the Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) program. ASC files are in encrypted ASCII format.

These files contain a digitally signed message and can store both plain text and binary information encoded as text. ASC files are susceptible to verification using PGP authentication methods.

Autodesk ASCII Export File

For Autodesk-compatible ASC files, these files act as text files containing the coordinates of various geometric shapes, used and exported by various programs in the Autodesk suite. ASC stores the data in a text format, which makes it more compatible with other programs.

ActionScript Communication File

Files written by ActionScript as Script are saved in ASC format. ActionScript is a programming language used to make controls over Flash-based applications. Scripts made in ActionScript in ASC format, contain executable code through the Flash Media Server software and by this means, control events, actions and loading of Flash applications.

LTspice Circuit Schematic File

The ASC files, for this application, are computer-aided design files created by a Spice III circuit simulation application called LTspice. In this case an ASC file is a circuit diagram containing its design, its symbols and components, and the connection paths. These ASC files are considered auxiliary simulation files.

To open an ASC file, you must be sure what type of file it is and then have one of the following software installed:

How Can I Open ASC File on Windows

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

How Can I Open ASC File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open ASC File on Android

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

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

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