AWS File Type
- The quick factsWhat are AWS files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening an AWS 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 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
Important: Different programs may use files with the AWS file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your AWS file is, you may need to try a few different programs.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different AWS openers which you will find listed below.
Last updated: August 11, 2021
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. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.
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 apps that use files with this extension
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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