AD2 File Type

Reporter:   |   Amended: November 26, 2018

Microsoft Silver

AD2 File Summary

File Extension AD2 has two unique file types (with the primary being the ADPCM 2-bit Compressed Voice format) and is mostly associated with Awave Studio (FMJ-Software) and four other software programs. The majority of AD2 files are considered Audio Files, but they can also be Developer Files.

We have found AD2 files on the Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. They are both mobile and desktop device friendly. The main AD2 file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

If you would like to learn more about AD2 files and the software that opens them, please see the additional detailed information below. Also, you can learn how to do some basic AD2 file troubleshooting if you are having trouble opening these files.

Low
Popular
5564
File Rank

/ 11690

Obsolete

Mode

26

November

2018

Amended

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Varieties of AD2 Files

  2 known file types use this extension

Main AD2 Affiliation

.AD2
File Name:.ad2
Class:ADPCM 2-bit Compressed Voice

ADPCM stands for Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation which is a lossy compression format (some data is altered and lost during compression). This format is obsolete.

Created by: Unknown Developer
File Category:Audio Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ad2

Software Programs That Open The ADPCM 2-bit Compressed Voice:


Awave Studio by FMJ-Software

Windows

Other AD2 File Associations

.AD2
File Name:.ad2
Class:Ad2 Web Page Script File

Web page script file was used by ad2 Inc, website and Internet applications designer studio. This format is obsolete and no longer supported.

Created by: Open Source
File Category:Developer Files

Software Programs That Open Ad2 Web Page Script File Files:


Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

Notepad++ by Don Ho

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

Gedit by GNOME

Compatible with:

Linux

Apple TextEdit by Apple

Compatible with:

Mac

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AD2 Popularity


Leading Device Types

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


Troubleshoot AD2 Files


Troubles Opening AD2 Files

Awave Studio Removed

When trying to open your AD2 file, you get the error "Can't Open AD2 File Type". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Awave Studio isn't installed on your PC. You won't be able to double-click to open your AD2 because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.


Tip: If you know of another program that can open your AD2 file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.


Outdated Awave Studio

It is possible that your version of Awave Studio isn't able to open your ADPCM 2-bit Compressed Voice file due to incompatibility. Download the latest Awave Studio version from the FMJ-Software website to ensure you have the correct one installed. Most of the time your ADPCM 2-bit Compressed Voice file was created by a newer Awave Studio than what you have installed.


Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the AD2 file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.


Summary: Not having the right Awave Studio version on your computer can cause problems opening AD2 files.


Other Causes of AD2 File Opening Problems

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Awave Studio will resolve your issue. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening AD2 files. Problems unrelated to software:

  • Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for AD2
  • Deletion of the AD2 file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Partial installation of Awave Studio that did not fully complete
  • File corruption affecting your AD2 file
  • Your AD2 has adversely impacted by malware
  • Device drivers for AD2-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open ADPCM 2-bit Compressed Voice files

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