Opening an AUT File

The AUT file type is primarily associated with Vendor-specific.

AUTFile Extension AUT
File extension: AUT
File type:  data file

What is an AUT file

AUT files mostly belong to Vendor-specific. AUT files are data files used by different systems. Their meaning depends on the software that created them. They are not a single format but a label applied to various automation and system data. Below are some common uses:
  • OBD2 Firmware: Files contain firmware instructions for OBD2 scanners. They are used in diagnostic systems such as those from Autocom CDP+. See details at Autocom CDP+.
  • License Data: Some AUT files store license information. For example, Siemens uses them for WinCC products and offline license validation. More information is available at Siemens.
  • Java Serialized Automata: These files can hold automation data, such as a serialized automaton used within Java environments (dk.brics.automaton.Automaton). More info at Brics Automaton.
  • Forensic Metadata: In some cases, AUT files contain XML-based metadata used in digital investigations with tools like Autopsy. Visit Autopsy for further details.
  • Project and Automation Instructions: They may store project information or automation instructions. This use is seen with some automation and audio tools linked with AutoIt. More details can be found at AutoIt.
  • FilExt.com notes: If you want to open or view an AUT file, it is important to know its origin. A text editor might work if the file is in XML format. Otherwise, use the vendor-specific application designed to handle its binary format.

    How can I open an AUT file?

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

    Online AUT Text Viewer

    Choose your .aut file to analyze

    Read our privacy guarantee in Filext’s terms and privacy policy

    Please allow ads on our site

    This helps us keep our servers running. Then re-upload your file to view it.

    Click here to see how to disable the ad blocker for filext.com

    Programs that open and convert AUT files:

    1. Vendor-specific
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. AUT files are often referred to as Vendor-specific data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. Authentication File
    3. AUTHOR (eLearning Module) by Microcraft
      Interactive multimedia eLearning. The Mime types used with this association are: application/author.
    4. AutoIt ((pre Ver. 3) Script) by HiddenSoft
      AutoIt is an open source BASIC-like scripting language designed for automating the Windows GUI. This file format is classified as Source Code.
    5. Autostart
      The specific file name is: AD.AUT. Related links: Manual Removal Instructions
    6. Descent Manager Mission File
    7. GPSMan-autoMapic File
      Moving-map real-time plotting.
    8. Interactive Pictures iPIX Format
      Play with QuickTime, Internet Pictures Corp. iPIX Plug-in v6.2 (CrossOver - npipx32.dll) or Netscape Plug-in iPIX Viewer Related links: QuickTime
    9. PocketWear Car Lease Kit Vehicle Data File
      Pocket PC
    10. Signwave Auto-Illustrator File
    11. TLG Workplace CD Search File
    12. Xitami Webserver Admin Password File
      File is DEFAULT.AUT

    AUT file format:

    To view or edit AUT files you need to know the file format, because it determines how the data in this file is stored. The file format can be determined based on the file extension and the signature (the first few characters of a file). Nonetheless, different programs can utilize the same file extension to represent distinct file formats. Double-clicking on the file often results in an error when opening. Exact knowledge of the format is therefore important in order to solve problems occurring in files. Below is our analysis of the AUT files:

    The AUT file extension is not common and does not have a uniform file format. The following file formats are most commonly found in AUT files:

    The remaining 70% of all AUT files are different files with different signatures, often, for example, Java. Often described as licenca, gmail or word. If you want to find out which format your AUT file belongs to, just click on the button "Choose your .aut file to analyze".

    Technical Data for AUT File Extension

    File classification:
    Data
    Related files:
    Mime type:
    application/author

    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: iPIX.ipsfiles.1

    ProgramID: autFile
    EXEFile: c:\SYSPRO60\base\IMPAUT.EXE %1

    ProgramID: IPIX.Viewers.5
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\IPIX\IPIX Viewer\IpxViewr.exe

    ProgramID: iPIX.ipsfiles.1
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\IPIX\IPIX Viewer\IpxViewr.exe

    ProgramID: AutomationFileType
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PostDeko\bin\postdknt.exe


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

    How to solve problems with AUT files

    • Associate the AUT file extension with the correct application.
    • Update your software that should actually open data files. Because only the current version supports the latest AUT file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Vendor-specific update.
    • To make sure that your AUT file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
    • Click here to open your .AUT file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
    Drop here
    View another file
    AUT file viewer AUT file description