Opening ALB Files

The ALB file type is primarily associated with Alphacam.

ALB	File extension: ALB
	File type:	laser macro

What is an ALB file?

ALB files mostly belong to Alphacam by Hexagon. An ALB file is a laser macro written in Visual Basic and used to automate processes in Alphacam computer-aided manufacturing program. Another type of ALB file is a symbol library used by AVSnap audiovisual design program. ALB is also the filename extension of a backup song saved by Cubase digital audio workstation. Chief Architect computer-aided architectural design software saves drawing items in a library with ALB filename extension. Image and video editors such as Diji Album use an ALB file to store multimedia albums.

How can I open an ALB file?

You need a suitable software like Alphacam to open an ALB file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your ALB file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a ALB file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert ALB files:

Alphacam by Hexagon
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. ALB files are often referred to as Alphacam developers because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Alpha Five (library) by Alpha Software
Alpha Five is a database-driven application development and management system. It uses a data dictionary (library) to store functions, settings, scripts, and menus defined for a database. This file format is classified as Developer.
AVSnap (symbol library) by Altinex
AVSnap is a multimedia design and automation program. It saves a symbol library in an ALB file. This file format is classified as Vector Image.
Chief Architect (drawing library) by Chief Architect
Chief Architect is a computer-aided architectural design software. It uses an ALB file to store a library of drawing items. This file format is classified as CAD.
Cubase (backup song) by Steinberg
Cubase is a digital audio workstation for professional music production. An ALB file created by Cubase contains the backup of a song. This file format is classified as Audio.
Image Commander (photo album) by Corel
Image Commander is a discontinued image editing program for Windows. It saved a photo album in an ALB file. This file format is classified as Raster Image.
Photo Soap (data) by Nuance
Photo Soap is a discontinued photo editor for Windows. It used an ALB file to store some kind of data. This file format is classified as Data.
Pro/DESKTOP (album) by PTC
Pro/DESKTOP is a discontinued computer-aided design/drawing software. It saved an album in an ALB file. This file format is classified as CAD.
Raduga (playlist) by WoLoSoft
Raduga is a discontinued music playlist authoring and music automation software for commercial use. A playlist created with this program is saved in an ALB file. This file format is classified as Audio.
WebEasy (album) by Avanquest
WebEasy is a drag-and-drop, no-code web development software. It uses an ALB file to store an album. This file format is classified as CAD.

Technical Data for ALB File Extension

File classification:

Developer

Related files:

abl, album, jpg, att, ard, anl

Mime type:

application/octet-stream, text/plain

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: ixlaWebEasy.File, FileType: Web Easy Album, AppName: Web Easy Application
EXEFile: ixlaWebEasyS.exe

ProgramID: Media Center Image, AppName: MEDIACNT.EXE
EXEFile: MediaCnt.exe

ProgramID: PhotoRecord.Album, FileType: PhotoRecord Album, AppName: PhotoRecord application.
EXEFile: PHOTOR~1.EXE

ProgramID: JMC.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Jasc Software Inc\Paint Shop Pro 7\jmcp.exe /dde

ProgramID: PhotoRecord.Album
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Canon\PHOTOR~1\Program\PHOTOR~1.EXE %1

ProgramID: PhotoRecord.Album
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Canon\ZOOMBR~1\PHOTOR~1\Program\PHOTOR~1.EXE

ProgramID: PhotoRecord.Album
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Canon\ZOOMBR~1\PHOTOR~1\Program\PHOTOR~1.EXE %1

ProgramID: AlbFileType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PHOTOW~1\Free\PODW.EXE %1

ProgramID: WebEasy.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\VCOM\Web Easy Pro\WebEasy5.exe %1

ProgramID: PhotoRecord.Album
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Canon\PhotoRecord\Program\PhotoRecord.exe %1

ProgramID: WebAlbumGeneratorAlbum
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Web Album Generator\webalbum.exe %1

ProgramID: ProDESKTOP.Album
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PTC\PRODES~1.0\Program\ProD.exe

ProgramID: ProDESKTOP.Album
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PTC\ProDESKTOP 8.0\\Program\ProD.exe

ProgramID: DigitalFotoMaker.5.alb
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MAGIX\FOTO_M~1\FOTOMA~1.EXE

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an alb laser macro is a special file format by Hexagon and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with ALB files

Associate the ALB file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open laser macros. Because only the current version supports the latest ALB file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Hexagon manufacturer website after an available Alphacam update.
To make sure that your ALB file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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