APS File

What are APS files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening an APS file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.

What is an APS file?

APS files have multiple uses, and AProSys Module is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

AProSys Module

.aps files are module files of the AproSys application. AproSys is an example of a sound tracker or tracker, a tool used to create music. Aprosys created sound module files for the Amiga, a computer line introduced by Commodore in the 80s.

The Amiga was a computer system and game console in one. AproSys created .aps files as music module files used in the game development for the Amiga.

How to open APS files

Important: Different programs may use files with the APS file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your APS 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 APS openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: February 24, 2023

All known file formats using extension .APS

While AProSys Module is a popular type of APS-file, we know of 3 different uses of the .APS file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

ArcPad Stylesheet

.aps files are ArcPad Stylesheet files, files containing data symbol definitions used by ArcPad. ArcPad is an example of mobile mapping and geographical information system (GIS) software.

This kind of software is responsible for field mapping and data collection for GIS software, which is used in maps, GPS devices, navigational systems, etc.

Visual C++ Binary Resource

We know that one APS format is Visual C++ Binary Resource. 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 APS files. Remember, different programs may use APS 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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