ASF File Extension

ASF file extension is created by Microsoft, also known as Advanced Systems Format File. ASF has been classified as Common File Types. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open ASF files in Microsoft Windows Media Player program.

Advanced Systems Format File Type

What is a ASF File Type?

The ASF container format specifies only the streaming structure of the audio or video stream, which depends on various factors, such as network bandwidth and server performance. The ASF format does not specify the codec used to encode audio or video stored in the ASF container.

While the .asf extension can be used for multimedia files saved in ASF format, the .wma and .wmv extensions are more commonly used. If the ASF stores audio, it is usually saved as a Windows Media Audio (.WMA) file. It stores video, and is usually saved as a Windows Media Video (.WMV) file. The audio and video stored in these files can be compressed with the help of various video codecs.

Free online ASF Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .ASF (Advanced Systems Format File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to ASF, merge, split and compare the ASF files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

ASF Converter

Open ASF

Edit ASF

Compare ASF Files

Merge ASF Files

Split ASF Files

ASF Metadata Viewer

ASF Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Advanced Systems Format File .ASF File Extensions while opening the .ASF files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open ASF Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Advanced Systems Format File on your system such as Microsoft Windows Media Player.
2. Associate default Microsoft Microsoft Windows Media Player program for *.asf (Advanced Systems Format File) files.
   
   

   Associate ASF Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.ASF (e.g example.asf) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Microsoft Microsoft Windows Media Player program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .asf files.
   
   

   Associate ASF Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.ASF (e.g example.asf) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Microsoft Microsoft Windows Media Player program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Microsoft Windows Media Player extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related ASF File Extensions

ASF default file extension is .ASF and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for ASF File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the ASF files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open ASF File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	ACD Systems ACDSee 2019 for Windows	Commercial	ACD Systems
	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Roxio Creator NXT PRO 5 for Windows	Commercial	Roxio
	Easy CSM 000 for Windows	Free	Easy CSM
	Wondershare Filmora 9 for Windows	Commercial	Wondershare
	Blackmagic Design Fusion 8 for Windows	Commercial	Blackmagic Design
	Samsung Kies 3 for Windows	Freeware	Samsung
	CyberLink Media Suite 16 ULTIMATE for Windows	Commercial	CyberLink
	Corel Pinnacle Studio 24 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	CyberLink PowerDirector 365 for Windows	Commercial	CyberLink
	CyberLink PowerDVD 20 for Windows	Commercial	CyberLink
	Microsoft PowerPoint 365 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft
	CyberLink PowerProducer 6 for Windows	Commercial	CyberLink
	RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud 16 for Windows	Freeware	RealNetworks
	ShedWorx Smart Converter 2 for Windows	Commercial	ShedWorx
	MAGIX VEGAS 16 for Windows	Commercial	MAGIX
	Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate 7 for Windows	Commercial	Xilisoft
	Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate 9 for Windows	Commercial	Aiseesoft
	MAGIX Video Pro X 8 for Windows	Commercial	MAGIX
	Nullsoft Winamp 5 for Windows	Freeware	Nullsoft
	Microsoft Windows Media Player 12 for Windows	Bundled	Microsoft
	Avid Xpress 5 for Windows	Commercial	Avid

Open ASF File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Wondershare Filmora 9 for MacOs	Commercial	Wondershare
	Samsung Kies 3 for MacOs	Freeware	Samsung
	CyberLink PowerDirector 365 for MacOs	Commercial	CyberLink
	Microsoft PowerPoint 365 for MacOs	Commercial	Microsoft
	Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac 2019 for MacOs	Commercial	Microsoft
	RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud 16 for MacOs	Freeware	RealNetworks
	ShedWorx Smart Converter 2 for MacOs	Commercial	ShedWorx
	Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate 7 for MacOs	Commercial	Xilisoft
	Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate for Mac 9 for MacOs	Commercial	Aiseesoft
	Nullsoft Winamp 5 for MacOs	Freeware	Nullsoft
	Avid Xpress 5 for MacOs	Commercial	Avid

Open ASF file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for Linux	Commercial	Adobe

Open ASF file on Web

Open ASF file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer
	Pentaloop PlayerXtreme Media Player 5 for iOS	Freeware	Pentaloop
	RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud 16 for iOS	Freeware	RealNetworks

Open ASF file on Android

	Software	License	Developer
	CyberLink PowerDirector 365 for Android	Commercial	CyberLink
	RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud 16 for Android	Freeware	RealNetworks

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

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