Open AMS files

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Have you encountered a problem with a AMS file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a AMS file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your AMS file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is AMS file?

The file extension AMS identifies so-called Adobe Monitor Setup files. These are setup files customized for specific monitor models that contain color calibration information. Thus, often manufacturers of monitors have provided these files for their models.

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These files are used to determine the color representation as well as the RGB / CMYK color space conversion to ensure the same color representation and processing on different monitor models.

AMS files have since been replaced by csf files, but can still be processed by Photoshop.

Programs which can open a AMS file

How to open file with AMS extension?

In order to open a file with AMS extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening AMS file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with AMS files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Adobe Photoshop or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening AMS files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support AMS files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of AMS files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Adobe Photoshop as the default program for opening AMS files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate AMS files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Adobe Photoshop applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Adobe Photoshop has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with AMS files

Sometimes problems with opening AMS files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • AMS files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open AMS files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • AMS file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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