File Extension Library


.APPLE File Extension

  • Developer by: Smith Micro Software, Inc.
  • Category: Archive and compressed Files

What are .APPLE files and how to open them?

Can't open .APPLE 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 .APPLE file.

What is a .APPLE file extension?

.APPLE file extension is created by Smith Micro Software, Inc.. .APPLE has been classified as Archive and compressed Files.

.APPLE is Apple AppleSingle data

The apple file extension is associated with the Apple Mac Unix-based operating systems. AppleSingle format was introduced in the first Apple Unix operating system called A/UX (obsolete system). 

AppleSingle combines data forks (data files) and Finder meta file information into one single file with apple file extension.

AppleSingle format was popular to transport data between Apple systems through FTP, Web, e-mail etc. AppleSingle is similar file format to popular MacBinary.

MIME types:
application/applefile

.APPLE file format is deprecated and this file format is no longer supported.

Currently, .APPLE file type is not actively used and is obsolete. This usually happens with system files in older operating systems, files from long-discontinued software, or with previous versions of some file types (documents, projects, images, etc.) that were replaced in later versions of the original programs.


How to open:

Use Stuffit Expander should restore data from *.apple files.

How to convert:

Conversion to other formats is not possible.

How to fix problems with .APPLE files

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