File Extension Library


.ASC File Extension

  • Developer by: PGP
  • Category: Encoded Files
  • Format: Text

What are .ASC files and how to open them?

Can't open .ASC 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 .ASC file.

What is a .ASC file extension?

.ASC file extension is created by PGP. .ASC has been classified as Encoded Files. The format of .ASC file is Text.

.ASC is PGP ASCII Armored File

An ASC file is an armored ASCII file used by Pretty Good Privacy (PGP), an encryption program used for secure communication. It contains a digitally signed message and may store plain-text written information, as well as binary information encoded as text. ASC files also include a key as clear-signed text, which can be verified using PGP authentication methods.

The ASC file is commonly used for posting online security notices as well as securely transmitting messages via email and text. Since ASC files can contain textual representations of binary information, they may be larger in size than the original pre-encoded file. However, this tradeoff is usually worth the overhead for verifying the source and content of transmitted information.

NOTE: In 2010, Symantec acquires PGP and was integrated into the company's Enterprise Security Group.

List of all softwares that can open the PGP ASCII Armored File
Windows
PGP Desktop
PGP Desktop Email Encryption
Mozilla Thunderbird with Enigmail plug-in
Mozilla SeaMonkey with Enigmail plug-in
Gpg4win
Mac
PGP Desktop
PGP Desktop Email Encryption
Mozilla Thunderbird with Enigmail plug-in
Mozilla SeaMonkey with Enigmail plug-in
Linux
GnuPG
Mozilla Thunderbird with Enigmail plug-in
Mozilla SeaMonkey with Enigmail plug-in
File Type 2 Autodesk ASCII Export File
Developer by: Autodesk Category: Text Files Format: Text

Text file containing geometric shapes and points information; exported by various Autodesk programs; saves data in a text format, which is more compatible with other programs.

List of all softwares that can open the Autodesk ASCII Export File
Windows
Autodesk AutoCAD 2018
Autodesk 3ds Max 2018
File Type 3 ActionScript Communication File
Developer by: Adobe Systems Category: Developer Files Format: Text

Script written in ActionScript, a programming language used to control Flash-based applications; contains code that is executed by the Flash Media Server hosting software; used for controlling application events, such as loading Flash applications, communicating with other servers, accessing resources, and streaming multimedia content.

ASC files may be generated by Adobe Media Encoder (included with Adobe's Creative Suite) or the free Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder. They may be used by either Flash Media Streaming Server (for simple applications) or Flash Media Interactive Server (for applications that require multiway communication).

By default, Flash Media Server executes the file main.asc when it runs an application.

List of all softwares that can open the ActionScript Communication File
Windows
Adobe Flash Professional CC
Mac
Adobe Flash Professional CC
File Type 4 ASCII Text File
Category: Text Files Format: Text

Plain text file stored in the ASCII format.

File Type 5 LTspice Circuit Schematic File
Developer by: Linear Technology Category: CAD Files Format: Text

CAD file created by LTspice, a Spice III circuit simulation application; stores a circuit schematic, which contains the circuit layout, symbols (components stored in .ASY files), and connections; used for simulating a circuit in the software.

List of all softwares that can open the LTspice Circuit Schematic File
Windows
Linear Technology LTspice

How to fix problems with .ASC files

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