File Extension ASE

Written by:   |   Amended: November 26, 2018

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ASE File Summary

Fifteen known software programs (notably, Adobe Illustrator CC developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated) are related to the ASE file extension. In addition, they are categorized under four distinct file types, but mainly identified as the Adobe Swatch Exchange File format. The majority of ASE files are considered Settings Files, but they can also be Text Files or Audio Files.

We have found ASE files on the Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. They are both mobile and desktop device friendly. These files have a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning they are not very commonly observed on your average hard disk.

If you are having problems opening ASE files, or would simply like to learn more about the software programs and developers that are associated with them, please see the complete information contained below.

Low
Prevalence
3905
File Rank

/ 11690

Active

File Status

26

November

2018

Revised

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Known ASE Files

  4 known file types use this extension

Primary ASE File Association

.ASE
File Ext:.ase
Category:Adobe Swatch Exchange File

An ASE file is a file used by various Adobe products (InDesign, Illustrator, and Color) to save color swatch, a sample of a color. It also allows the aforementioned Adobe products to share color swatches.

Programmer: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Kind:Settings Files
Folder: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ase

Software Programs That Open The Adobe Swatch Exchange File:


Adobe Illustrator CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac

Adobe Photoshop by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac

Adobe InDesign by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac

Adobe InCopy by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac

Adobe Creative Cloud by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac
Linux
Web

Other ASE Descriptions

.ASE
File Ext:.ase
Category:Autodesk ASCII Scene Export File

An ASE file is used by various Autodesk programs and is a text file that contains 2D and 3D scene information. It is very similar to ASC files but contains more scene information as well as information regarding shapes and points.

Programmer: Autodesk, Inc.
Kind:Text Files

Software Programs That Open Autodesk ASCII Scene Export File Files:


Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

Notepad++ by Don Ho

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

MacroMates TextMate by MacroMates

Compatible with:

Mac

Gedit by GNOME

Compatible with:

Linux

Notepad2 by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Geany by Geany Authors

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux
Solaris
FreeBSD
NetBSD
OpenBSD

ConTEXT by ConTEXT Project

Compatible with:

Windows

Leafpad by Freeshell.org

Compatible with:

Windows
Linux
Debian
FreeBSD
NetBSD
OpenBSD
.ASE
File Ext:.ase
Category:Velvet Studio Sample

An ASE file is an audio sample created by the audio tracking program Velvet Studio. It is used for creating a variety of instrument sounds. The ASE file is not currently supported by Velvet Studio.

Programmer: Extreme
Kind:Audio Files

Software Programs That Open Velvet Studio Sample Files:


Velvet Studio by Extreme

Compatible with:

Windows
.ASE
File Ext:.ase
Category:Alice Scene Export File

An ASE is a scene export file used by Alice, an educational software first developed by Carnegie Mellon University to teach students computer programming in a three-dimensional environment.

Programmer: Interscape
Kind:3D Image Files

Software Programs That Open Alice Scene Export File Files:


Alice by Carnegie Mellon University

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac

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ASE Demand


Leading Operating Systems

Windows (97.14%)
Macintosh (2.06%)
Linux (0.73%)
Chrome (0.05%)
Other (0.01%)

Popular Devices

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Sources of ASE Problems


Common Problems Opening ASE Files

Adobe Illustrator CC is Not Installed

When trying to open your ASE file, you get the error "Can't Open ASE File Type". When this happens, it is commonly due to Adobe Illustrator CC missing in %%os%%. You won't be able to double-click to open your ASE because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.


Tip: When another ASE application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.


Adobe Illustrator CC is Out-of-Date

In other instances, your Adobe Swatch Exchange File file version may not be supported by your version of Adobe Illustrator CC. Visit the Adobe Systems Incorporated website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Adobe Illustrator CC. The primary cause of this problem is that your Adobe Swatch Exchange File file was created by a different (newer) version of Adobe Illustrator CC than what's installed.


Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the ASE file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.


Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening ASE files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.


Other ASE File Opening Causes

Although you might already have Adobe Illustrator CC or another ASE-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Adobe Swatch Exchange File files. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening ASE files. Additional factors include:

  • Windows Registry ASE file paths that are incorrect
  • Corruption of the ASE file description inside the Registry
  • Corrupt install of Adobe Illustrator CC or other ASE-related program
  • File corruption affecting your ASE file
  • The ASE is infected with a virus
  • Drivers associated with ASE software need to be updated
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open Adobe Swatch Exchange File files

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