File Extension Library


.$AC File Extension

  • Developer by: Autodesk, Inc.
  • Category: 3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE Files

What are .$AC files and how to open them?

Can't open .$AC file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .$AC file.

What is a .$AC file extension?

.$AC file extension is created by Autodesk, Inc.. .$AC has been classified as 3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE Files.

.$AC is Autodesk AutoCAD autosave

The $ac file extension is associated with Autodesk AutoCAD, a popular CAD modeling software for Windows and Mac.

The $ac file contains autosaved CAD drawing. It is used as a backup of AutoCAD project against application, or computer crash. After the project is finally saved by user, the autosave file will be deleted.


How to open:

Use AutoCAD to open *.$ac CAD autosave files.

How to convert:

Restore data from *.$ac files with AutoCAD and save them to other CAD formats.

How to fix problems with .$AC files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .$AC files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .$AC file format
  2. You need to check the .$AC file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)