Opening an ALIAS File

The ALIAS file type is primarily associated with Finder.

ALIAS	File extension: ALIAS
	File type:	shortcut file

What is an ALIAS file?

ALIAS files mostly belong to Finder.

ALIAS files are bookmark files used by macOS to serve as shortcuts. They store a reference to a target file or folder so that you can quickly access it through the macOS Finder.

Key details provided by FilExt.com include:

Reference Storage: They record the location of an item with extra metadata, which helps the system find the item even if it is moved.
System Integration: These files are managed by macOS and used by applications like Apple Books and the Finder.
File Nature: They are not plain text files and do not open in a typical text editor.

FilExt.com note: If you have an ALIAS file, open it using Finder on a Mac to access its associated file or folder.

How can I open an ALIAS file?

You need a suitable software like Finder to open an ALIAS 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 ALIAS file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a ALIAS file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

Online ALIAS File Viewer

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or drag and drop it here

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How to convert an ALIAS file to JPG, PDF, HTML, DOC, ...

If you want to convert or edit an ALIAS file, you can use our free Online ALIAS File Converter (powered by Convert.Guru):

Just click the "Choose your .alias file to view this image" button on this page.
Your ALIAS file will then be displayed in the browser.
Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
Then click the file format (e.g. PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Your file will be converted and downloaded.

Programs that open and convert ALIAS files:

Finder
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. ALIAS files are often referred to as Finder systems because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Alias
Related links: XnView

Technical Data for ALIAS File Extension

File classification:

System

Related files:

lnk, url, desktop, webloc, symlink, pdf alias, docx alias, aliases, jpg alias, pptx alias, xlsx alias, pdfalias, png alias, pdf alias 2, icloud, pdf, wire, 34 pm, docxalias, m4v alias, mp4 alias, pdf_alias, jpg, lvlps, als, mtl, pix, apf

Related links:

XnView

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: GraphicsConverterPro.alias, FileType: Alias Image, AppName: GraphicsConverter-reg
EXEFile: GraphicsConverter.exe

ProgramID: MayaAliasFile2
EXEFile: D:\Maya5.0\bin\imf_disp.exe %1

ProgramID: MayaAliasFile2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Alias\Maya6.0\bin\imf_disp.exe %1

ProgramID: XnView.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\XnView\xnview.exe %1

ProgramID: MayaAliasFile2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Alias\Maya6.5\bin\imf_disp.exe

ProgramID: MayaAliasFile2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Alias\Maya7.0\bin\imf_disp.exe

ProgramID: MayaAliasFile2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Alias\Maya8.0\bin\imf_disp.exe

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an alias shortcut file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with ALIAS files

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