AUTOSAVE File Extension

What is AUTOSAVE file?

AUTOSAVE filename suffix is mostly used for GDevelop Autosave Format files. AUTOSAVE file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with AUTOSAVE extension are categorized as Developer Files files. The Developer Files subset comprises 1205 various file formats. The software recommended for managing AUTOSAVE files is GDevelop. GDevelop software was developed by Florian Rival, and on its official website you may find more information about AUTOSAVE files or the GDevelop software program.

Programs which support AUTOSAVE file extension

Programs that can handle AUTOSAVE files are as follows. Files with AUTOSAVE 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.

Updated: 12/23/2021

How to open file with AUTOSAVE extension?

Problems with accessing AUTOSAVE may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with AUTOSAVE files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with AUTOSAVE files.

Step 1. Install GDevelop software

Problems with opening and working with AUTOSAVE files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with AUTOSAVE files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install GDevelop. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit GDevelop website and download the installer.

Step 2. Check the version of GDevelop and update if needed

You still cannot access AUTOSAVE files although GDevelop is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of GDevelop installed, it may not support AUTOSAVE format. The most recent version of GDevelop is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open AUTOSAVE files to GDevelop

After installing GDevelop (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open AUTOSAVE files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the AUTOSAVE with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the 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 GDevelop installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open AUTOSAVE files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the AUTOSAVE file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select GDevelop and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with AUTOSAVE extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the AUTOSAVE file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the AUTOSAVE file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

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

If the AUTOSAVE is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the AUTOSAVE file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. AUTOSAVE file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the AUTOSAVE file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the AUTOSAVE file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with AUTOSAVE 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. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the GDevelop Autosave Format file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run GDevelop

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with AUTOSAVE extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with GDevelop Autosave Format files. It may be the case that the AUTOSAVE files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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