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File Extension ALB

Files that contain the ALB extension are associated with multiple programs and applications and various file types. The programs and applications include Alpha Software, ProDESKTOP, Corel Image Commander, and Chief Architect. ALB files contain data and information related to the program that created them.

If the ALB files are related to Alpha Software, they are a developer file type that contains scripts, toolbar elements, settings, definitions, and other elements used to develop applications for use on the Internet. ALB files are part of the Alpha Five Library, which is a library database for developers produced by Alpha Software.

ALB files created with Pro/DESKTOP are a graphics file type that contains drawings, 2D and 3D images, objects, lines, mathematical calculations, and other elements used with a Computer Aided Design (CAD) program. Pro/DESKTOP is an engineering design program produced by Parametric Technology Corporation.

If the ALB files are associated with Corel Image Commander, they are an image file type which contains photos that have been watermarked for copyright protection. Image Commander is used with Corel PaintShop Pro X5 for editing digital images with personalized text or watermarked graphics.

ALB files related to Chief Architect are a graphics file type that contains drawings, library files, 2D and 3D images, objects, lines, mathematical calculations, and other elements used with a Computer Aided Design (CAD) program. Chief Architect is a CAD program used for the architectural design of residential buildings.

How to Open ALB Files

Since ALB files are associated with multiple programs and applications, double click on the file to see if it will automatically open in a default program you have installed on your PC. ALB files can consist of different file types, so you may already have a program which will open them.

If the ALB files are related to Alpha Software, you can open them using the Alpha Five Library program, which is available for download on the Alpha Software website. Alpha Five Library is compatible with the Windows operating system. This type of ALB file can also be in a plain text format and you can view the contents using any text editing program such as Notepad or WordPad for Windows, Apple TextEdit for Mac, or gEdit and Nano Editor for Linux.

ALB files created with ProDESKTOP can be opened using Pro/ENGINEER since ProDESKTOP was recently discontinued. This program is available on the PTC website and is compatible with Windows, Linux and UNIX.

If the ALB files are associated with Corel Image Commander, you can open them using PaintShop Pro X5 or Image Commander. Both programs are designed to be used with the Windows operating system.

ALB files created with Chief Architect can be opened using the Chief Architect CAD program, which is available as a free trial download on the Chief Architect website. Chief Architect is compatible with Windows and Mac OS X.