ASV File Extension

What is ASV file?

Files with the extension ASV belong to the category of configuration files.

They contain color settings for an application called Adobe Photoshop.

This application enables the creation and modification of raster images and is commonly used for digital photo editing. In files with the ASV extension, saturation values for individual colors from the CMYK palette are stored.

Usage of ASV Files

Thanks to saving color correction data in files with the ASV extension, batch photo editing has been made possible. It is enough to indicate the images whose colors need to be adjusted to the settings from the ASV files, and Adobe Photoshop will introduce changes en masse. Files with the ASV extension are also used to maintain a consistent style of various images.

Programs which support ASV file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open ASV files divided into 2 categories according to system platform supported. ASV files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 03/14/2024

How to open file with ASV extension?

Being unable to open files with ASV extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with ASV extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install Adobe Photoshop software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports ASV files installed on the system. To address this issue, go to the Adobe Photoshop developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download Adobe Photoshop installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Adobe Systems Incorporated website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Adobe Photoshop

You still cannot access ASV files although Adobe Photoshop 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 Adobe Photoshop installed, it may not support ASV format. The most recent version of Adobe Photoshop is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Adobe Photoshop to ASV files

After installing Adobe Photoshop (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open ASV files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the ASV file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Adobe Photoshop is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open ASV files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with ASV extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with ASV extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the ASV is not faulty

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper ASV file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The ASV may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the ASV is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. ASV file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with ASV extension is complete and error-free

If you obtained the problematic ASV file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the ASV file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

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

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Adobe Photoshop Selective Color Format file again.

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

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

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Adobe Photoshop Selective Color Format file. It may be the case that the ASV files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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