AIS File Extension

What is AIS file?

AIS is a file extension commonly associated with ACDSee Image Sequence Format files. ACDSee Image Sequence Format format was developed by ACD Systems. AIS files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with AIS extension are categorized as Raster Image Files files. The Raster Image Files subset comprises 522 various file formats. The most popular program for handling AIS files is ACDSee, but users can choose among 2 different programs that support this file format.

Programs which support AIS file extension

Programs that can handle AIS files are as follows. Files with AIS extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with AIS extension?

Being unable to open files with AIS extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to ACDSee Image Sequence Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with AIS files.

Step 1. Download and install ACDSee

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening AIS files is that no program that can handle AIS files is installed on user’s system. The most obvious solution is to download and install ACDSee or one to the listed programs: ACDSee Photo Manager. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support AIS files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download ACDSee installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update ACDSee to the latest version

If the problems with opening AIS files still occur even after installing ACDSee, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of ACDSee is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that ACDSee cannot handle files with AIS may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of ACDSee is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open AIS files to ACDSee

If you have the latest version of ACDSee installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage AIS on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the AIS file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the ACDSee installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open AIS files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with AIS extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with AIS extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the AIS is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the AIS file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Verify that the AIS in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the AIS file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the AIS file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. AIS file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If you obtained the problematic AIS file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with AIS extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the ACDSee Image Sequence Format file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle ACDSee

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support AIS files. Close all running programs and try opening the AIS file.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with ACDSee Image Sequence Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the AIS files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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