AFS File

What are AFS files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening an AFS 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 AFS files.

What is an AFS file?

Files that contain the .afs file extension are most commonly associated with project files that have been created by the STAAD.foundation CAD software application.

The STAAD.foundation CAD software is used to create and study construction foundations, including details about the foundation components and the physical properties of the foundation structure. Components that this software helps engineers study include concrete slabs and soils.

The Adobe Type Manager is also known to use the .afs file suffix. These files contain font set files that are used within the Adobe Type Manager application.

The Sega Dreamcast gaming console games also use the .afs file extension for compressed audio files that are used in Dreamcast video games.

How to open AFS files

Important: Different programs may use files with the AFS file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your AFS file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different AFS openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: March 17, 2022

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of AFS files. Remember, different programs may use AFS files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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