File extension .ASE
Full Name | Developer | Category |
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Adobe Swatch Exchange Format | Adobe Systems | Settings Files |
The ASE file extension is used to describe Adobe Swatch Exchange File. ASE files are used to store color swatches and can be imported to a wide variety of graphics software such as Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator. This allows a user to keep a consistent color palette across multiple projects and Adobe products.
ASE files are text-based and contain information regarding individual color swatches, which consist of the color name, RGBA values, CMYK values, color type, lab values, and other details. ASE files are also supported by some non-Adobe software and their uses vary depending on the program.
Similar Extensions
Other extensions of such type include ACO, GPL, Swatch Library File, CSSX, ACT, as well as many others.
Programs for WINDOWS system
Programs for MAC system
Programs for Android system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .ASE) 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 .ASE 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 .ASE 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 .ASE 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 .ASE extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .ASE file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .ASE 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 .ASE file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .ASE file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .ASE 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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