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What Is an ATF File?
How to open, edit, & convert ATF files
By Tim Fisher Tim Fisher Senior Vice President & Group General Manager, Tech & Sustainability Emporia State University Tim Fisher has more than 30 years' of professional technology experience. He's been writing about tech for more than two decades and serves as the VP and General Manager of Lifewire. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on September 11, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email File Types File Types Apps Windows MS Office Linux Google Drive Backup & Utilities Design Cryptocurrency A file with the ATF file extension is most likely an Adobe Photoshop Transfer Function file. These types of files store settings that allow pictures transferred to film to be printed in the proper color. Unrelated to Photoshop, some ATF files you find may be Adobe Texture Format files, a container format used to store image data for certain games created using Stage3D. Since it's a container format, a single ATF file can deliver textures to multiple platforms, like iOS, Android, and Windows. The ATF extension is also used by GenePix analysis software as Axon Text files, a plain text format. Alternativa Texture files use the ATF extension too, as a format to store 3D model textures. ATF Files. How to Open an ATF File
ATF files that are Adobe Photoshop Transfer Function files can be opened with Adobe Photoshop. You should be able to open ATF files that are Adobe Texture Format files in any game engine that supports Stage3D, like Starling. Otherwise, you can just use a converter program to save the ATF file to a more common format supported by any image viewer (see how to do this below). Another option for opening this format is to use ATFViewer (part of ATF Tools). Axon Text files are plain text files similar to a database or spreadsheet file. This means that Microsoft Excel, as well as most free spreadsheet software programs, are probably the best bet for these. Since they're text files, any text editor will do the job too, like Notepad++. ATF files of this format are also used by the Molecular Devices GenePix software. Even though Axon Text files can most likely be viewed correctly using a spreadsheet program like Excel, it's important to understand that Excel (and probably most other spreadsheet tools) doesn't recognize files ending in .ATX. This means instead of double-clicking the file to open it, you have to open the program first and then use the Open menu to find the ATX file. The only way I know to open ATX files that are Alternativa Texture files is with AlternativaPlatform software. However, there's a good chance that your ATF file belongs to one of the other formats I already mentioned. Considering the number of different formats that use the ATF extension, you may find that the program that opens the one you need access to isn't the one that supports the format. If you think that might be the case, and you know the program that should open it, see our article on how to change file associations in Windows for help. If your file isn't opening with the programs I've already mentioned, double-check to make sure you're reading the file extension correctly. Some files, like AFT (Ancestry.com Family Tree Database) files, share the same letters as ATF files but really have nothing at all to do with the format. How to Convert an ATF File
Adobe Texture Format files can be converted to PNG images using the free ATF2PNG tool. Once the ATF file is in the PNG format, you can use just about any free image converter to save the PNG to JPG, GIF, BMP, and other image formats. Also, see the Starling Manual for help converting an ATF file using command-line commands. Any text editor can convert an Axon Text file to another text-based format. You might also be able to use the GenePix software to save the ATF file to some other format. We don't see any reason for converting Adobe Photoshop Transfer Function files. Also, given that we don't know of any way to open Alternativa Texture files, we also know of no converter that can be used in that format. FAQ How much is Adobe Photoshop? Adobe offers Photoshop as part of several software packages. You can get full information on the Creative Cloud Plans and Pricing page. How do you uninstall Adobe Photoshop? In Windows 10, close Photoshop and open Control Panel. Under Programs, select Uninstall a program. Then highlight Adobe Photoshop and select Uninstall. What is Adobe Photoshop Elements? Elements is a more user-friendly version of Photoshop. It's aimed at people who are new to photo editing, and it offers step-by-step guidance and automated options that make tweaking and sharing your images easier. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire SVG Files: What They Are and How to Open & Convert Them TEX File (What It Is and How to Open One) GRD File (What It Is & How to Open One) CSV File (What It Is & How to Open One) FAT File (What It Is and How to Open One) DDL File (What It Is & How to Open One) ACV File (What It Is & How to Open One) EPRT File (What It Is and How to Open One) DWG File (What It Is and How to Open One) C File (What It Is & How to Open One) PCT File (What It Is & How to Open One) DMC File (What It Is and How to Open One) DMA File (What It Is & How to Open One) ARW File (What It Is & How to Open One) What Is a DAT File? (And How to Open One) PAT File (What It Is and How to Open One) Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies