AD File
What are AD files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening an AD file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your AD files.
What is an AD file?
AD files have multiple uses, and Anno Designer layout is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.
Anno Designer layout
AD files contain maps and building layouts created with Anno Designer, a software tool used to design buildings for the Ubisoft Anno game series. You then import them into your Anno series game. The Anno series is a city-building game that takes place in the Renaissance period. You find this game on Pc, but recently some handheld devices have access to the game. The Anno designer supports the following game versions: Anno 1404, Anno 2070, Anno 2205, and Anno 1800.
How to open AD files
Important: Different programs may use files with the AD file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your AD file is, you may need to try a few different programs.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested four different AD openers which you will find listed below.
Last updated: January 18, 2022
All known file formats using extension .AD
While Anno Designer layout is a popular type of AD-file, we know of 2 different uses of the .AD file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.
Mac AppleDouble Encoded
We know that one AD format is Mac AppleDouble Encoded. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Various apps that use files with this extension
These apps are known to open certain types of AD files. Remember, different programs may use AD files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | ANSYS Workbench Products | User submitted |
 | Allison DOC | User submitted |
 | Allison DOC For PC - Service Tool | User submitted |
 | Always Current Business Card | User submitted |
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