.AVS File

.avs is AVS Preset File

Key Features: .AVS File Extension

Features	Description
File Extension	.avs
Format	N/A
Created by	Nullsoft
Category	Settings

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What is an .AVS file?

The avs file extension is related to a very old program called Application Visualization Software (AVS) that was sold by Stardent in early 90s.

The avs file is bitmap image crated in AVS.

The AVS image format is pretty straightforward. It consists of an 8 byte header followed by a,r,g,b per pixel, ordered top to bottom, left to right. (a == alpha, r == red, g = reen, b == blue) Each colour/alpha component is 1 unsigned byte. The header simply consists of the width and height of the image, each as 4 byte unsigned integers.

Note the format assumes a byte ordering as per SGI/Macintosh/Motorola processors, if reading an AVS image from a machine with the opposite byte ordering then the appropriate byte swapping is required.

This avs file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.

This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.

An avs file extension is associated with the Stardent AVS X bitmap image file format.

How to open:

Xnview can open and view these *.avs files.

How to convert:

Compatible tools are able to export *.avs files to other formats.

AVS Preset File - File openers

Windows

Nullsoft Winamp with the Advanced Visualization Studio plugin

How to solve problems with AVS files

Associate the AVS file extension with the correct application. On :
Windows: Right click on any AVS file and then click "Open with" > "Choose another app". Now select another program and check the box "Always use this app to open *.AVS files". Mac: Right click (or Ctrl-click) the AVS 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 .AVS is AVS Preset File. Because only the current version supports the latest AVS file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Nullsoft manufacturer website after an available .AVS is AVS Preset File update.
To make sure that your AVS file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with antivirus software.