.AST File Extension
ClarisWorks Assistant File
| Developer | Apple |
| Popularity |
3.0 | 11 Votes |
What is an AST file?
Assistant for creating a new document in ClarisWorks; similar to a template, but offers additional assistance in composing the file; can be used to create business cards, calendars, newsletters, presentations, etc.
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NOTE: Both AppleWorks and ClarisWorks have been discontinued.
Programs that open or reference AST files
Ability Spreadsheet Template
| Developer | Ability Plus Software |
| Popularity |
3.0 | 5 Votes |
Spreadsheet template created by Ability Spreadsheet, an application that is part of the productivity suite Ability Office; used for creating multiple Ability spreadsheets (.AWS files) from the same template.
Programs that open AST files
Adobe Color Separations Table
| Developer | Adobe Systems |
| Popularity |
2.5 | 8 Votes |
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Another common color separations format is a "Desktop Color Separations" (.DCS) file, which was developed by Quark.
Programs that open AST files
Nintendo Wii Music File
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Popularity |
3.0 | 4 Votes |
An AST file may also be an audio file used in a Nintendo Wii video game. It contains in-game music. Most notably, Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 and The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess use AST files.
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The AST file format is one of many proprietary file formats Nintendo uses to store in-game music. Those who rip the contents of their Wii game discs or explore Wii-related forums are most likely to encounter AST files, extracted from certain Wii video games. A variety of Super Mario Galaxy's AST files, for example, can be found online.
How to open an AST file
You can open an AST file with vgmstream (multiplatform), to play the music it contains. You can also play AST files with Foobar2000 or Nullsoft Winamp, after installing those programs' vgmstream plug-ins.
How to convert an AST file
You can use astConverter (Windows) to convert AST files to the .MP3, .WAV, or .OGG formats. You can also use Foobar2000 to convert AST files to WAV and other formats, provided you have the vgmstream plug-in installed.