File Extension Library


.AS File Extension

  • Developer by: Adobe Systems
  • Category: Developer Files
  • Format: Text

What are .AS files and how to open them?

Can't open .AS 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 .AS file.

What is a .AS file extension?

.AS file extension is created by Adobe Systems. .AS has been classified as Developer Files. The format of .AS file is Text.

.AS is ActionScript File

An AS file is a source code file written in ActionScript, a scripting language originally developed by Macromedia but now developed by Adobe Systems. It contains variables, functions, and references to other files. AS files are typically used for creating interactive Flash applications.

ActionScript files are often saved along with the Animate movie (.FLA file) that references the AS file. ActionScript files can be edited within Animate or with a basic text editor.

NOTE: Animate was formerly known as Flash, which was originally developed by Macromedia but then merged with Adobe in 2005. Flash became Animate in 2016.

List of all softwares that can open the ActionScript File
Windows
File Viewer Plus
Adobe Animate CC 2018
Adobe Dreamweaver CC 2019
FlashDevelop
Microsoft Notepad
Notepad++
Mac
Adobe Animate CC 2018
Adobe Dreamweaver CC 2019
MacroMates TextMate
Apple TextEdit
File Type 2 AngelScript File
Developer by: Andreas Jönsson Category: Developer Files Format: Text

An AS file is a source code file written in AngelScript, a scripting library used to extend the functionality of applications via external scripts. It contains AngelScript, which includes functions, variables, script classes, expressions, statements, and object handles.

AngelScript class syntax is similar to C/C++. AngelScript can be used with any C++ IDE and C/C++ functions can be called within an AngelScript environment. AngelScript is primarily used in the development of video games such as Rigs of Rods, Penumbra: Overture, Dustforce, and Amnesia: The Dark Descent. AS files can be edited with basic text editors.

NOTE: AS files are also used to store ActionScript source code.

List of all softwares that can open the AngelScript File
Windows
AngelScript
Mac
AngelScript
Linux
AngelScript
File Type 3 AppleSingle File
Developer by: Apple Category: Data Files Format: Binary

File created in the AppleSingle format, an archiving format used by older Macintosh systems that have the A/UX operating system; saves both the resource fork and the data fork in a single file; now considered an obsolete file format.

List of all softwares that can open the AppleSingle File
Mac
Mac Binary Converter

How to fix problems with .AS files

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