All about ADG Files

The ADG file type is primarily associated with Live.

ADG	File extension: ADG
	File type:	group devices

What is an ADG file

ADG files mostly belong to Live by Ableton. ADG files are usually Device Group files used by Live music composition, production, and live performance software. These files store presets for device groups in Ableton Live 5 and for different racks in newer versions of Live. A preset contains racks (e.g. drum racks or audio effect racks). The format allows Ableton Live users to combine different plugins into a single group, making it easier to manage them. In this capacity, ADG files simplify reuse; making it easier for artists to add previously created groups to new projects. Device groups are always a single chain of devices. 3DS MAX 3D modeling and animation software uses a different type of ADG file to export 3D models.

How to open an ADG file

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

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ADG file format details:

The file format determines how the data is stored in the file. A file format is determined by the file extension and signature, so JPEG images have the extension .jpg and the first bytes in the file are ÿØÿ. If the file extension does not match the file format, double-clicking on the file will cause an error upon opening. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. Our analysis of the ADG files produces the following result:

The ADG file extension is rather rarely used and predominantly uses a uniform format. The two most common formats are as follows:

• 85% of all ADG files internally utilize the GZIP file format. Gzip is a compressed archive file format. Gzip (GNU zip) is only capable of compressing a single file. If you open these files in a text editor, you will see only illegible characters. ADG files can be up to 320 KB in size, but are often around 6 KB - 34 KB. This file type is based on cutting-edge technology. These files can be linked to vocal, rack, chain, master, mastering, bass, preset and lead.
• 5% of all ADG files use the ZIP format, multiple files are compressed and combined into one ADG file. Such a ZIP file contains one file. File names are e.g. adguard_settings.adg. Tip: If you rename the file ending to .zip and then double-click it, you see the included files and images. A typical file size is 6 MB. The following keywords are characteristic: Filters and adguard_settings.adg. Some examples of file names are 20180601_adg_settings_7.18.4778.0.adg. Files like these have the following tags: settings.

All other ADG files (10%) have no uniform format, the following 3 formats can be found: Ableton Live Audio Effect Rack preset. Sometimes used for generator, ableton, techno, chord, kick or xlnt. Just click the "Choose your .adg file to analyze" button on this page to find out what your ADG file is.