All about ENV Files

The ENV file type is primarily associated with Acrobat.

ENVFile Extension ENV
File extension: ENV
File type:  dictionary file

What is an ENV file?

ENV files mostly belong to Acrobat by Adobe. An ENV file is mainly associated with Adobe dictionary data files used by Adobe products such as Acrobat and Illustrator. These are basically data files which serve as reference to spell-check or other dictionary related tools which are essential text editing features of Adobe products.

  • Main Usage: Every time a user attempts to check for spelling errors or to find correct spelling or meaning of a word, information about the related query sent to the program is contained by ENV file. The ENV file along with CLX and LEX files comprises the whole dictionary referred by text editing tools.
  • The ENV (Environment) file extension is also associated with output files of Corel WordPerfect which stores palette or window locations and other customization settings related to environment or layout.
  • Associations:
    • The application settings file by Vue, a 3D environment modeling tool, uses ENV extension. These files store environment parameters and other variable settings.
    • The ENV extension is used by envelope project file developed by CreateACard which is a graphic tool to create cards.

How to open an ENV file

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

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Programs that open and convert ENV files:

  1. Acrobat by Adobe
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. ENV files are often referred to as Acrobat data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. CreataCard (envelope design file) by Broderbund
    CreataCard is a greeting card design software from Broderbund that has been discontinued as a software for personal computers and is now distributed as an app. The software uses the ENV file format to store an envelope design project. This file format is classified as Misc. Related links: CreataCard App, Old FAQs for CreataCard, New FAQs for CreataCard
  3. EtherPort Admin (environment file) by TRENDnet
    EtherPort Admin is a program for congifuring and managing the TE100-PS3 print server to print from a computer network. The print server can work with both Windows and NetWare network operating systems. An ENV file is an environment file used by EtherPort Admin. It stores a list of TE100-PS3 print servers. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: TE100-PS3 EtherPort Admin USER Guide Mentioning ENV Files, TE100-PS3 Advertisement in Australian Personal Computer
  4. HP-95 (environment file) by HP
    ENV is a format associated with system files for the HP-95LX portable computer. The HP-95LX was the first pocket computer from HP that used the MS-DOS operating system. The file is also used by other HP palmtops, such as HP 100LX and HP 200LX. This file format is classified as System. Related links: HP-95LX on Wikipedia, HP Palmtop Paper (1993) Mentioning ENV Files, HP Palmtop Paper (1995) Mentioning ENV Files, Article About Topcard and Buddy Mentioning ENV Files, Article About Data Storage Mentioning ENV Files
  5. Illustrator (dictionary file) by Adobe
    Illustrator is a vector graphics software from Adobe that is a part of the Creative Cloud suite of applications. ENV is a phonetic rule file for dictionaries used by the spell checker in Illustrator. Dictionaries with ENV files are also used by other applications. LEX and CLX are other dictionary files that may accompany ENV files. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: Illustrator on Wikipedia, Spell Checker in Illustrator, Forum Discussion About ENV Files, Create Custom Dictionary Using Proximity, ENC Files in Dictionaries Used by AppleWorks
  6. Motocross Madness (track file) by Microsoft
    Motocross Madness is a series of motocross racing games released by Microsoft. ENV files are store the game environment for a track in Motocross Madness 2. This file format is classified as Game. Related links: Motocross Madness 2, Motocross Madness 2 Introduction Mentioning ENV Files, Download Custom ENV Files, Tutorial for Editing Tracks, Video of a Custom Track in Motocross Madness 2
  7. Print Artist (envelope design file) by Nova Development
    Print Artist is a software from Nova Development for designing cards, envelopes, calenders, and other stationery and crafts. It was previously developed by Sierra. The software uses the ENV file format to store an envelope design project. This file format is classified as Misc. Related links: Print Artist on Wikipedia, Old Print Artist Product Page, ENV Files Mentioned in Print Artist Guide, News Report About Print Artist
  8. TeamQuest View (environment file) by HelpSystems
    TeamQuest View is a software that provides reporting and analysis for the TeamQuest suite of performance software. An ENV file stores a session environment in TeamQuest View. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: TeamQuest View User Guide, White Paper Mentioning TeamQuest View, Case Study Mentioning TeamQuest View, Article About TeamQuest Performance Software
  9. Train Simulator (environment file) by Microsoft
    Train Simulator is a train simulation game from Microsoft. ENV is the format for environment files in Train Simulator. This file format is classified as Game. Related links: Train Simulator on Wikipedia, Route Building Guide Mentioning ENV Files, Description of Environments and ENV Files, Video Demo of Microsoft Train Simulator
  10. Vue (environment configuration file) by Evan You
    Vue is an open-source JavaScript framework for building user interfaces and single-page applications. An ENV file stores environment variables for a Vue project. It is located in the root directory of the project. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Vue.js on Wikipedia, Vue.js Repository, Modes and Environment Variables Guide, Environment Variables and ENV Files, Using Environment Variables in Vue.js
  11. WOPR (Enveloper macro file) by Woody Leonhard
    WOPR (Woody's Office PoweR Pack) is an add-in for the Office suite of software. It includes a feature called Enveloper, which is used for designing and printing envelopes in Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. ENV is a file format associated with the Enveloper feature. This file format is classified as Plugin. Related links: WOPR FAQs, Description of WOPR and Enveloper, Enveloper Documentation Mentioning ENV Files, WOPR Mentioned in PC Mag
  12. WordPerfect (WordPerfect environment) by Corel
    WordPerfect is a word processing software from Corel. An ENV file stores settings for a WordPerfect environment. A WordPerfect environment is a workspace layout with specified positions for toolbars, menus, and other workspace elements. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: WordPerfect on Wikipedia, WordPerfect Guide Mentioning Environments, Changing the Display Theme in a WordPerfect Environment, Enabling the Classic Mode Environment in WordPress
  13. X-Plane (scenery file) by Laminar Research
    X-Plane is a realistic flight simulator developed by Laminar Research. ENV is the format for scenery files in X-Plane. It has been replaced by DSF files. This file format is classified as Game. Related links: X-Plane on Wikipedia, ENV File Description, Blog About ENV and DSF Files, Video Introduction of X-Plane

ENV file format:

To find out what program is needed to open ENV files, you need to determine the file format. The file format can be deduced from the file extension and the signature. However, different programs can use the same file extension, and file extensions can be assigned incorrectly. Exact knowledge of the format is therefore important in order to solve problems occurring in files. Our analysis of the ENV files produces the following result:

The file type with the extension 'ENV' covers a large number of different file formats. But the following two file formats are common:

The remaining 80% of all ENV files are different files with different signatures, often e.g. config, ZIP, version and DISCORD. The category is environment, specular or abaqus. If you want to find out which format your ENV file belongs to, just click on the button "Choose your .env file to analyze".

Technical Data for ENV File Extension


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: AcroExch.Spelling

ProgramID: ACT!.Envelope.Template, FileType: ACT! Envelope Template, AppName: ACT! 5.0 Application
EXEFile: act.exe

ProgramID: InDesign.Proximity Dictionary, FileType: InDesign Proximity Dictionary

ProgramID: PMWEnvelopeType, FileType: Broderbund Envelope Type, AppName: American Greetings 8.0

ProgramID: PMWEnvelopeType, FileType: Broderbund Envelope Type, AppName: American Greetings CreataCard 6.0
EXEFile: agccard.exe

ProgramID: PMWEnvelopeType, FileType: Broderbund Envelope Type, AppName: American Grettings CreataCard 7.0
EXEFile: agccard.exe

ProgramID: PMWEnvelopeType, FileType: Broderbund Envelope Type, AppName: Broderbund Premium Print Application
EXEFile: AGCCard.EXE

ProgramID: PMWEnvelopeType, FileType: Broderbund Envelope Type, AppName: PrintMaster 15.0
EXEFile: pmw.exe

ProgramID: PMWEnvelopeType, FileType: Broderbund Envelope Type, AppName: ps10

ProgramID: PMWEnvelopeType, FileType: Broderbund Envelope Type, AppName: The Print Shop 12.0
EXEFile: lem.exe

ProgramID: PMWEnvelopeType, FileType: Broderbund Envelope Type, AppName: The Print Shop 15.0

ProgramID: PMWEnvelopeType, FileType: PMW Envelope Type, AppName: PrintMaster Gold

ProgramID: PMWEnvelopeType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\BRODER~1\AGCREA~1\agccard.exe %1

ProgramID: PMWEnvelopeType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\BRODER~1\BUSINE~1\bcc.exe %1

ProgramID: PMWEnvelopeType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\BRODER~1\PRINTM~1\pmw.exe %1

ProgramID: PMWEnvelopeType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MINDSC~1\PRINTM~1\PMW.EXE %1

ProgramID: PMWEnvelopeType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\The Print Shop 20\tps.exe %1

ProgramID: PMWEnvelopeType
EXEFile: D:\BRODER~1\AGCREA~1\agccard.exe %1

ProgramID: PMWEnvelopeType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\BRODER~1\PROFES~1\pppbl.exe %1

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

ProgramID: PMWEnvelopeType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\HPSelect\PS12\THEPRI~1\ps.exe %1

ProgramID: PMWEnvelopeType
EXEFile: C:\pmw\PMW.EXE %1

ProgramID: PMWEnvelopeType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\BRODER~1\THEPRI~1\ps.exe %1

ProgramID: PMWEnvelopeType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\BRODER~2\AGCREA~1\agccard.exe %1

ProgramID: PMWEnvelopeType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\BRODER~1\THEPRI~1\ps10.exe %1

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

ProgramID: XecureWebFileDeEnvelop
EXEFile: rundll32.exe %ProgramFiles%\SOFTFO~1\XECURE~1\ActiveX\XWEBFI~1.DLL,SFXW_FileDeEnvelop %1

ProgramID: PMWEnvelopeType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\CALEND~1.0DE\AGB\agb.exe %1

ProgramID: PMWEnvelopeType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\HPSelect\ps12\PRINTM~1\Pmw.exe %1

ProgramID: PMWEnvelopeType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\BRODER~1\THEPRI~1\PS11.exe %1

ProgramID: PMWEnvelopeType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PrintMaster 16\pm.exe %1

ProgramID: PMWEnvelopeType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\BRODER~1\PRINTM~1\pmwe.exe %1

ProgramID: PMWEnvelopeType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\The Print Shop 21\tps.exe %1

ProgramID: PMWEnvelopeType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Scrapbook Designer\scrapbook.exe %1

ProgramID: areafile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PF.Magic\Petz 4\Petz 4.exe

ProgramID: PMWEnvelopeType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PRINTM~1\THEPRI~1\PS11.exe

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

ProgramID: XecureWebFileDeEnvelop
EXEFile: rundll32.exe %ProgramFiles%\SOFTFO~1\XECURE~2\ActiveX\XWEBFI~1.DLL,SFXW_FileDeEnvelop

ProgramID: areafile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PF.Magic\Petz 3\Petz 3.exe

ProgramID: PMWEnvelopeType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PrintMaster Platinum 17\PMW.exe

ProgramID: DmEnvFile
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\system32\notepad.exe

ProgramID: PMWEnvelopeType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\BRODER~1\PRINTM~1\pgcd.exe


an env dictionary file is a special file format by Adobe and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with ENV files

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