Opening an ADT File

The ADT file type is primarily associated with Eclipse.

ADTFile Extension ADT
File extension: ADT
File type:  project

What is an ADT file

ADT files mostly belong to Eclipse by Eclipse. ADT filename extension is associated with audio files saved it Audio Data Transport Stream format. An ADT audio file contains a sequence of frames and chunks of audio data which make up a complete piece of music, recording, or movie audio. This audio format is also used to transfer audio data as MPEG-2 transport streams in audio streaming applications. Act! customer relationship management software saves document templates in ADT files. Such templates are stored in the Compound Document format used by older Office applications. The audit function in AutoCAD computer-aided design software saves audit reports in a different type of ADT file. Advantage Database Server uses ADT files to store database tables. Alphacam computer-aided manufacturing software saves diecut tools in files with ADT filename extension. Lingvo translation software uses its ADT files to store dictionaries while World of Warcraft video game series, saves maps in ADT files.

How to open an ADT file

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

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How to convert ADT files to JPG, PDF, HTML, DOC, ...

You can convert ADT files using our online ADT file viewer (powered by Convert.Guru):
  1. To do so, click the "Choose your .adt file to view this image" button above.
  2. Your ADT file will then be displayed in the browser.
  3. Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
  4. Then click the file format (e.g. PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
  5. Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert ADT files:

  1. Eclipse by Eclipse
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. ADT files are often referred to as Eclipse developers because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. Act! (document template) by Act!
    Act! is a customer relationship management software for small and large businesses. Document templates used by this program are saved in ADT files. This file format is classified as Data.
  3. AdTech Fax
  4. Advantage Database Server (table) by SAP
    Advantage Database Server is a relational database management system for server environments. Database tables created with Advantage Database Server are saved in ADT files. This file format is classified as Database.
  5. AIX (data) by IBM
    AIX (short for Advanced Interactive eXecutive) is a series of proprietary UNIX-based operating systems used by IBM computer platforms. Some data used by AIX are saved in ADT files. This file format is classified as Data.
  6. Alphacam (diecut tools) by Hexagon
    Alphacam is a computer-aided design/manufacturing software solution for the woodworking industry. Diecut tools used by this program are saved in ADT files. This file format is classified as CAD.
  7. AutoCAD (audit report) by Autodesk
    AutoCAD is a professional computer-aided design software for drawing, modeling, and simulating various kinds of structures and equipment. The program is mainly used to create architectural designs and automotive parts. Audit reports generated when a DWG (drawing) is audited by AutoCAD are stored in ADT files. This file format is classified as CAD.
  8. Lingvo (dictionary) by ABBYY
    Lingvo is a multi-lingual dictionary program for translating words to/from other languages. It supports over 200 languages including Spanish, French, and Russian. Dictionaries used by Lingvo are saved as databases in ADT files. This file format is classified as Database.
  9. Medisoft (database dictionary) by Sunrize
    Medisoft is a medical billing software used by independent medical personnel. Database dictionaries used by Medisoft are saved in ADT files. This file format is classified as Database.
  10. NewWave (card application data) by Hewlett-Packard
    NewWave is a discontinued graphical desktop environment used by the earliest versions of Windows operating system. Its card application data was stored in ADT files. This file format is classified as Data.
  11. NOD32 (malware) by Eset
    NOD32 is a security software that protects Windows systems against malware, spyware, and ransomware attacks. It can detect, quarantine, and/or remove Troj/Agent-GCO malware from computers. The executables of this malware are the xzmsa.adt and xzwok.adt files in the /Windows/ folder. This file format is classified as Executable. Related links: Troj/Agent-GCO Sophos Writeup
  12. Pocket Viewer (travel phrase database) by Casio
    Pocket Viewer was a family of Pocket Digital Assistants (PDAs). Travel phrase databases used by these PDAs were saved in ADT files. This file format is classified as Database.
  13. VLC (music/movie audio) by VideoLAN
    VLC is a cross-platform multimedia software featuring audio/video playback, recording, streaming, and file conversion tools. It can play audio files saved in ADT format. This file format is classified as Audio.
  14. World of Warcraft (map) by Blizzard
    World of Warcraft is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game for Windows and macOS. Maps used by in this game are saved in ADT files. These ADT files are usually packed into MPQ game archives. This file format is classified as Game.

ADT file extension format:

The file format determines how the data is stored in the file. Often, the file format can be deduced from the file extension or the initial bytes (called the signature). Frequently, however, one file extension is used by different programs for different file formats, and one file format for different file extensions. Knowledge is power - this also applies when dealing with unknown or faulty files. Below is our analysis of the ADT files:

The ADT file extension predominantly uses a uniform format. The two most common formats are as follows:

The remaining 28% of all ADT files are different files with different signatures, the following 6 formats exist: Addict Thesaurus, REVM and ADT. These files sometimes refer to letter, audit, kalimdor or data. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your ADT file!

Technical Data for ADT File Extension

File classification:
Developer
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: AutoCADAuditLog, FileType: AutoCAD Audit Log, AppName: Notepad

ProgramID: AutoCADLTAuditLog, FileType: AutoCAD LT Audit Log, AppName: Notepad
EXEFile: notepad.exe

ProgramID: AutoCADAuditLog
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\NOTEPAD.EXE %1

ProgramID: AutoCADLTAuditLog
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\NOTEPAD.EXE %1

ProgramID: ACT!.WP.Template
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACT\act.exe %1

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

ProgramID: ACT!7.WP.Template
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACT\ACT for Win 7\Act7.exe %1

ProgramID: ACT!.WP.Template
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Symantec\ACT\act.exe

ProgramID: WMP11.AssocFile.ADTS
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /prefetch:6 /Open


an adt project is a special file format by Eclipse and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with ADT files

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