How to open .asc file format?

The probably reason why you are at this website is a problem with opening .asc file. The full name of the file is ASCII Text File. If the double-click on the file’s icon shows you a message that additional programs are needed to open the file, you’ll find the list of helpful programs in the bottom of the page.

.asc file extension (ASCII Text File)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Text Files N/A ASCII Text File
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Programs using this file extension: .asc
ADS OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • Any text editor
MAC OS
MAC
  • Any text editor
Linux
Linux
  • Any text editor

.asc file extension (ActionScript Communication File)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Developer Files Adobe Systems ActionScript Communication File
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Programs using this file extension: .asc
OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • Adobe Flash Professional CS6
MAC OS
MAC
  • Adobe Flash Professional CS6

.asc file extension (PGP ASCII Armored File)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Encoded Files PGP PGP ASCII Armored File
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Programs using this file extension: .asc
OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • PGP Desktop
  • PGP Desktop Email
  • Mozilla Thunderbird with Enigmail plug-in
  • Mozilla SeaMonkey with Enigmail plug-in
  • Gpg4win
MAC OS
MAC
  • PGP Desktop
  • PGP Desktop Email
  • Mozilla Thunderbird with Enigmail plug-in
  • Mozilla SeaMonkey with Enigmail plug-in
Linux
Linux
  • GnuPG
  • Mozilla Thunderbird with Enigmail plug-in
  • Mozilla SeaMonkey with Enigmail plug-in

.asc file extension (LTspice Circuit Schematic File)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
CAD Files Linear Technology LTspice Circuit Schematic File
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Programs using this file extension: .asc
OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • Linear Technology LTspice

.asc file extension (Autodesk ASCII Export File)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Text Files Autodesk Autodesk ASCII Export File
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Programs using this file extension: .asc
OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • Autodesk AutoCAD 2014
  • Autodesk 3ds Max 2014
  • Any text editor
MAC OS
MAC
  • Any text editor


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