Opening AFC Files

The AFC file type is primarily associated with Wwise.

AFCFile Extension AFC
File extension: AFC
File type:  multimedia container

What is an AFC file

AFC files mostly belong to Wwise. AFC files come in two distinct forms. The primary type is an audio file container built on the RIFF format. This form is used to store sound samples, effects, and music assets, mainly in game development and interactive media. It is typically managed with Wwise from Audiokinetic.
Another form of AFC files uses an HTML-based layout to store algorithm flowcharts. This version helps in visualizing and editing algorithmic processes and is supported by the AFC Algorithm Editor.
  • Audio files are integrated into game engines.
  • They hold structured data for playback and effects.
  • Algorithm flowcharts help in visual logic design.
  • Specialized software is needed to open and edit each type.
  • FilExt.com tips: To open an audio AFC file, use Wwise or compatible audio middleware. Use the dedicated algorithm editor for flowchart versions. Check file content or headers to determine which type you have.

    How to open AFC files

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

    Online AFC File Viewer

    Choose your .afc file to play

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    How to convert an AFC file to MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, AAC, AIFF, ...

    You can convert AFC files using our online AFC file viewer (powered by Convert.Guru):
    1. To do this, click the button "Choose your .afc file to play" on this page.
    2. After your file is opened in browser,
    3. click "Save as..." in the menu.
    4. Then choose the audio format (e.g. MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, AAC, AIFF, ...) you want.
    5. Download the converted file.

    Programs that open and convert AFC files:

    1. Wwise
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. AFC files are often referred to as Wwise audios because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. Apple (Sound) by Apple Inc.
    3. ArisFlow

    AFC format details:

    If you know the file format, you can also find out how to open or edit the file. The file format can be deduced from the file extension and the signature. Frequently, however, one file extension is used by different programs for different file formats, and one file format for different file extensions. So a detailed analysis of a file is vital in order to determine the format and the associated program. Below you will find our evaluation of the AFC files:

    AFC is not a common file extension and includes different formats for the applicable programs. However, the following two file formats are common:

    The remaining 35% of all AFC files are files with no common format, such as HTML. Tagged as task. Just click the "Choose your .afc file to play" button on this page to find out what your AFC file is.

    Technical Data for AFC File Extension

    File classification:
    Audio
    Related files:

    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: foobar2000.AFC
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\foobar2000\foobar2000.exe


    an afc multimedia container is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with AFC files

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