File extension .AS
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Flash ActionScript Document | Adobe Systems | Developer Files |
The AS .AS file extension is an ActionScript Adobe source file written in the ActionScript language. This scripting language is commonly used in the development of interactive webpages and applications for Adobe Flash Player. Integrated into Adobe’s Flash Platform, it is one the primary tools used for creating or manipulating vector and bitmap graphics, video, audio, and other interactive elements on the web.
ActionScript files are usually created and edited within a platform-specific IDE such as Adobe Flash, Flex Builder or Adobe Animate. They typically use the.AS extension to denote that they contain scripting code, though they must be published in either SWF or FLV format before they can be viewed in any of the supported web browsers. Further related file extensions include .ASP, .ASA, and ACSX.
File Structure & Technical Details
ActionScript files can be opened and edited with an ASCII text editor such as Notepad++, though they should be given a different extension so that other applications recognize them. Inside an AS file, you’ll typically find code written in ActionScript 2.0 or 3.0 syntax. Being an object-oriented language, this syntax helps developers organize their code and create scripts to call internal or external objects and functions.
Related File Types
Though the.AS file extension specifically denotes ActionScript source code files, other related formats such as Adobe SWF (Small Web Format) and HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) files may be used to display the same content. To service different web browser platforms, FLV (Flash Video Format) files may also need to be used along with corresponding HTML files.
Programs for WINDOWS system
Programs for MAC system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .AS) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .AS extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .AS file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .AS extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .AS extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .AS file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .AS file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .AS file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .AS file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .AS file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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