File Extension Library


.ASE File Extension

  • Developer by: Adobe Systems
  • Category: Settings Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .ASE files and how to open them?

Can't open .ASE 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 .ASE file.

What is a .ASE file extension?

.ASE file extension is created by Adobe Systems. .ASE has been classified as Settings Files. The format of .ASE file is Binary.

.ASE is Adobe Swatch Exchange File

File used by Adobe InDesign and Illustrator professional page layout and graphics applications; also used by Adobe Color, a touch app for Android and iOS devices; contains a color swatch, which is a saved collection of colors; allows illustrators and publishers to share color swatches.

NOTE: ASE files were introduced with version 2 of Adobe's Creative Suite (CS). Photoshop saves color swatches as .ACO files.

List of all softwares that can open the Adobe Swatch Exchange File
Windows
Adobe Illustrator CC 2019
Adobe InDesign CC 2019
Adobe InCopy CC 2019
Adobe Photoshop CC 2019
Mac
Adobe Illustrator CC 2019
Adobe InDesign CC 2019
Adobe InCopy CC 2019
Adobe Photoshop CC 2019
File Type 2 Aseprite Sprite File
Developer by: David Capello Category: Raster Image Files Format: Binary

An ASE file contains a sprite created by Aseprite, an animated sprite editor and pixel art tool. It stores a 2D animation or graphic, which includes layers, frames, palettes, tags, and settings. ASE files may also be saved as .ASEPRITE files.

ASE file open in Aseprite 1.2

ASE and ASEPRITE files are saved in the same format and are the most common files associated with Aseprite. The files are created to store the sprite graphic or animation and can be closed and re-opened for further editing in Aseprite.

You can create an ASE file in Aseprite by selecting File → New..., then File → Save or Save As..., and choosing the ASE format. You can open an ASE file in Aseprite by selecting File → Open... or Open Recent and choosing the ASE file.

Aseprite can also be used to export ASE files to more popular formats, such as .PNG or .GIF files. To do this, open the ASE file and select File → Save Copy As.

List of all softwares that can open the Aseprite Sprite File
Windows
Aseprite
Mac
Aseprite
Linux
Aseprite
File Type 3 Autodesk ASCII Scene Export File
Developer by: Autodesk Category: Text Files

Text file containing 2D or 3D scene information; exported by various Autodesk programs; saved in a text format, which is more compatible with other programs.

ASE files are similar to Autodesk .ASC files, but contain additional scene information, as well as points and shapes.

List of all softwares that can open the Autodesk ASCII Scene Export File
Windows
Autodesk AutoCAD 2018
Autodesk 3ds Max 2018
File Type 4 Velvet Studio Sample
Category: Audio Files

Audio sample used by Velvet Studio, an audio tracking program; used for creating different instrument sounds

How to fix problems with .ASE files

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