File Extension | ASD |
Full Name | Microsoft Word Auto-save Document Format |
File with an .ASD extension contains an automatically generated backup copy of a currently opened Microsoft Word document. By default it used to be saved in the C:UsersUSERNAMEAppDataRoamingMicrosoftWord directory. Files are used in order to recover lost documents and to create backup copies.
File Extension | WORD |
Full Name | MacWrite Document |
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "ASD") to another (referred to as "WORD"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, ASD file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format ASD to format WORD becomes essential.
So, how can we perform ASD to WORD file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format ASD and transforming it into format WORD. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of ASD to WORD converters.
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of ASD to WORD. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the ASD file:
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.