.ASF File Extension
- Developer by: Microsoft
- Category: Video Files
- Format: Binary
What are .ASF files and how to open them?
Can't open .ASF 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 .ASF file.
What is a .ASF file extension?
.ASF file extension is created by Microsoft. .ASF has been classified as Video Files. The format of .ASF file is Binary.
.ASF is Advanced Systems Format File
An ASF file is a media file stored in the Advanced Systems Format (ASF), a proprietary video and audio container format. It contains audio and video data and optional metadata, such as title, author, and copyright bibliographic data. ASF files are developed by Microsoft primarily for streaming media.
ASF files specify the structure of the audio or video stream, but not the encoding method. They often contain Windows Media Audio (.WMA) or Windows Media Video (.WMV) data. They can be compressed using a variety of video codecs.
List of all softwares that can open the Advanced Systems Format File
| Windows | | File Viewer Plus | | Microsoft Windows Media Player | | Nullsoft Winamp | | CyberLink PowerProducer 6 | | VideoLAN VLC media player | | Applian Replay Converter | | NCH WavePad | |
| Mac | | VideoLAN VLC media player | | ShedWorx Smart Converter | | Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate | | NCH WavePad | |
| Linux | | VideoLAN VLC media player | |
| iOS | | PentaLoop PlayerXtreme Media Player | |