What is the ADO File Extension?

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ADO File Summary

File Extension ADO has only one distinct file type (Adobe Photoshop Duotone Options File format) and is mostly associated with a single related software program from Adobe Systems Incorporated (Adobe Photoshop CC). The ADO File Extension are listed predominantly as Settings Files.

File Extension ADO files have been identified on both desktop and mobile devices. ADO files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about ADO files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your ADO file.

Low
Prevalence
1489
Rank

/ 11690

Active

Status

5

December

2018

Amended

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ADO Types


Chief ADO Description

.ADO
File ID:.ado
Class:Adobe Photoshop Duotone Options File

The ADO file is a Settings file used by Adobe Photoshop.The ADO file stores color transfer curves, which specify the properties of two colors that are used to generate a duotone image from a grayscale format in Photoshop.The ADO file is used for saving and loading duotone ink settings that can be applied to multiple images.

Organization: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Division:Settings Files
Folder: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ado

Software Programs That Open The Adobe Photoshop Duotone Options File:


Adobe Photoshop CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac

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ADO Popularity


Primary Browsers

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


ADO Troubleshooting


Common ADO Opening Problems

Adobe Photoshop CC is Not Installed

Double-clicking your ADO file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open ADO File". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Adobe Photoshop CC isn't installed on your PC. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.


Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your ADO, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").


Obsolete Version of Adobe Photoshop CC

Sometimes your installed version of Adobe Photoshop CC won't support your Adobe Photoshop Duotone Options File file. You will need to download a newer version of Adobe Photoshop CC if you don't have the right version. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.


Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your ADO file and clicking "Properties".


Primarily, problems experienced when opening ADO files are due to having the incorrect version of Adobe Photoshop CC installed on your computer.


Other Causes of ADO File Opening Problems

You can still experience errors opening ADO files even with the latest version of Adobe Photoshop CC installed on your PC. If you are continuing to have errors with loading ADO files, other external issues might be to blame. These issues include:

  • ADO file type Registry entries are wrong
  • Deletion of the ADO file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Defective install of a ADO program, such as Adobe Photoshop CC
  • Your ADO can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • The ADO is infected with a virus
  • ADO-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Windows cannot load your Adobe Photoshop Duotone Options File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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