File Extension Library


.ACTION File Extension

  • Developer by: Apple
  • Category: Executable Files

What are .ACTION files and how to open them?

Can't open .ACTION 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 .ACTION file.

What is a .ACTION file extension?

.ACTION file extension is created by Apple. .ACTION has been classified as Executable Files.

.ACTION is Automator Action

An ACTION file is a file written in Xcode and used by Automator, a program for creating automations in macOS. It contains a specific action that can be combined with other actions to create an automated process (these processes are saved as .WORKFLOW documents).

Actions are used to automate tasks in macOS, typically with Finder or another program. The actions are especially helpful for repetitive tasks, such as batch creating sequential folders, editing images in Photoshop, or deleting files.

ACTION files may be saved in one of the following folders:

1. /System/Library/Automator

The most common location of ACTION files in OS X.

2. /Library/Automator

The location for ACTION files installed by an administrator but available on all the accounts of the computer.

3. ~/Library/Automator

The location for ACTION files available for specific users.

List of all softwares that can open the Automator Action
Mac
Apple Automator

How to fix problems with .ACTION files

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