.0ADSAVE File

.0adsave is 0 A.D. Game Save File

Key Features: .0ADSAVE File Extension

Features	Description
File Extension	.0adsave
Format	Zip
Created by	Wildfire Games
Category	Game

What is an .0ADSAVE file?

An 0ADSAVE file is a game save file created by Wildfire Games 0 A.D., an open source, real-time strategy game of ancient warfare. It is a Zip-compressed archive that contains metadata.json and simulation.dat files, which store game progress information at the point it was saved.

0ADSAVE file open in Wildfire Games 0 A.D.

You will most likely only encounter a 0ADSAVE file if you play the 0 A.D. game. The file is created when you save your game and is meant to be loaded by 0 A.D. 0ADSAVE files contain various game-related data, which includes information about civilizations, soldiers, combat experiences, researched technologies, and explored terrain.

Since the 0ADSAVE file is Zip-compressed, you can extract the contents in the 0ADSAVE file with a Zip-decompression utility. To do this, change the .0adsave file extension to .zip, then decompress it with a Zip utility, such as Microsoft File Explorer, which is bundled with Windows, or Apple Archive Utility, which is bundled with macOS.

The decompressed 0ADSAVE file will reveal a folder that bears the same name as the name of the 0ADSAVE file. The folder stores a .JSON and .DAT file:

metadata.json - Contains game metadata, such as the game type, starting resources, and map
simulation.dat - Contains information about the simulation in progress

0 A.D. Game Save File - File openers

Windows

Wildfire Games 0 A.D.

Mac

Wildfire Games 0 A.D.

Linux

Wildfire Games 0 A.D.

Wildfire Games

.0adsave - File Extension

Game

Zip

How to solve problems with 0ADSAVE files

Associate the 0ADSAVE file extension with the correct application. On :
Windows: Right click on any 0ADSAVE file and then click "Open with" > "Choose another app". Now select another program and check the box "Always use this app to open *.0ADSAVE files". Mac: Right click (or Ctrl-click) the 0ADSAVE file, then click "Open with" > "Other...". Then choose another program and check the "Always Open With" box. Linux: Right click on the file, and select "Open with" and choose another program. iPhone: Tap the file. If you do not see an app to open the file, then tap Share "Share" and choose an app. Alternatively, save the file. Then open the Files app Files app. There long-press on the file, then release your finger. You will see a black menu bar. Then tap "Share" and select an app. Android: Tap the Settings icon on your smartphone, then tap on the Apps section. There tap the Options icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen to change the default apps.
Update your software that should actually open .0ADSAVE is 0 A.D. Game Save File. Because only the current version supports the latest 0ADSAVE file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Wildfire Games manufacturer website after an available .0ADSAVE is 0 A.D. Game Save File update.
To make sure that your 0ADSAVE file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with antivirus software.