UASSET File Extension

What is UASSET file?

UASSET is a file extension commonly associated with UnrealEd Resource Format files. UASSET files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with UASSET extension are categorized as Game Files files. The Game Files subset comprises 1509 various file formats. The most popular program for handling UASSET files is UnrealEd, but users can choose among 2 different programs that support this file format. Software named UnrealEd was created by Epic Games, Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and UASSET files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support UASSET file extension

Programs that can handle UASSET files are as follows. UASSET files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 01/05/2022

How to open file with UASSET extension?

Being unable to open files with UASSET extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with UASSET files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install UnrealEd software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening UASSET files is that no program that can handle UASSET files is installed on user’s system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing UnrealEd or different compatible program, such as Unreal Tournament, Unreal Development Kit. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading UnrealEd installed is by going to developer’s website (Epic Games, Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of UnrealEd

You still cannot access UASSET files although UnrealEd is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why UASSET files are not compatible with UnrealEd. The most recent version of UnrealEd is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate UnrealEd Resource Format files with UnrealEd

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

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the UASSET with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the UnrealEd installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open UASSET files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected UASSET file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with UASSET extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the UASSET is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the UASSET file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

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

Should it happed that the UASSET is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. UASSET file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

If the UASSET file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with UASSET extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the UnrealEd Resource Format file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open UnrealEd

If the systems has insufficient resources to open UASSET files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with UnrealEd Resource Format file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle UASSET files.

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