AWS File - opening and understanding
Did your computer fail to open an AWS file? We explain what they are used for and recommend software that we know can open or otherwise handle your .AWS files.
What is an AWS file?
An .AWS file is an Ability Office Spreadsheet file. These AWS files contain the spreadsheets created in Ability Office, an office tool software developed by Ability. This software is used to create spreadsheets, presentations, databases, and you can edit photos. Ability Office can load files from Microsoft Office 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, and 2003.
How to open AWS files
You will need a program compatible with the specific file you are trying to open, as different programs may use files with file extension AWS for different purposes.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different AWS openers which you will find listed below.
Other file formats using extension .AWS
While Ability Office Spreadsheet is a popular type of AWS-file, we know of 2 different uses of the .AWS extension.
The AWS file extension indicates to your device which app can open the file. However, different apps may use the same file extension for different types of data. So an AWS opener may not be able to open all kinds of AWS files. In this case, look through both formats to make sure you find the best suited AWS viewer.
AppleWin SaveState
Through our analysis of AWS files, we know that one use of the format is AppleWin SaveState. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different AWS openers which you will find listed below.
Various viewers for this file format
These apps are known to open certain types of AWS files. Remember, different programs may use AWS files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | Ability Office | User submitted |
 | FLASH Development Toolkit | User submitted |
 | Corel Home Office | User submitted |
 | AllWebMenus PRO | User submitted |
 | Spatial Management System | User submitted |
 | RealView Debugger | User submitted |
 | Aldec Active-HDL | User submitted |
 | TOPGUN AWS eSignal | User submitted |
| ABILITY | User submitted |
 | Actix Solutions | User submitted |
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