.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.
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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. AST files are most notably used by Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 and The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.
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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.