Convert ASCII to ASC
| File Extension | ASCII |
| Full Name | ASCII Text Characters Format |
| File Extension | ASC |
| Full Name | ASCII Text Characters Format |
Files with the .ASC extension are the simplest text files encoded using 7-bit ASCII coding, which stands for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. It is used for sending simple messages through e-mail or HTTP.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "ASCII") to another (referred to as "ASC"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, ASCII 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 ASCII to format ASC becomes essential.
So, how can we perform ASCII to ASC 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 ASCII and transforming it into format ASC. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of ASCII to ASC converters.
Conversion from ASCII to ASC
How to convert the ASCII file to ASC?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of ASCII to ASC. 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 ASCII file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file ASCII, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the ASCII file to the application
- Select the output format of the ASC file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file ASC on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted ASC file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the ASCII format:
Other conversions
to the ASC format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
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.