An AIR file is an installation package for rich internet applications made with the AIR (Adobe Integrated Runtime) development platform. Runtimes of AIR on Windows and macOS can be used to execute it. The code, media assets, and information needed to install and run an app are all contained in an AIR file, which is actually a ZIP package.
Some more details on AIR files
- They often appear as a compressed archive, typically in ZIP format, before being installed on a computer.
- Internet download files are typically used to share AIR files.
- Installing an AIR file necessitates the Adobe AIR environment.
NOTE: Since Windows Vista has a blockage of this format in its registry, it may read the AIR extension incorrectly.
Applications that accept the AIR file extension
An index of software applications that can be utilized to open AIR files can be given below. There is no certainty that any given system platform, including mobile devices, will fully support AIR files.
- Windows and Mac Os Devices
- Adobe AIR
- Adobe Flash Professional
- Linux Devices
- Adobe AIR
How are AIR files opened?
To view an AIR file, you need a compatible program like Adobe AIR. If you don’t have the right software, Windows will ask you, “How do you wish to open this file?” or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android warning like “Windows cannot open this file.” Try right-clicking or long-pressing the AIR file if it won’t open properly. Next, select a program by clicking “Open with.” An AIR file can also be viewed straight in the browser. Simply drop the file on this browser window by dragging it there.
How to open .AIR file in Adobe Animate?
- Go to the Adobe official site using a browser.
- Locate Adobe Animate and select it.
- Select the Buy Now or Free Trial button.
- Install the program after downloading it.
- Visit the file you wish to open now.
- It should open if you double-click on it.
- Right-click on it if it doesn’t open.
- Go to the “choose program” option.
- Click Adobe Animate twice.
- The .AIR file will open
Problems with AIR Sources
- Adobe Animate CC is not installed
You get an error message like “Can’t Open AIR Files” when you try to load your AIR file. Typically, this signifies that the Windows device does not have Adobe Animate software installed. Double-clicking to load your AIR file won’t function because the Operating system won’t recognize what to do with it.
- Adobe Animate CC is out of date.
In rare circumstances, you can have an Adobe AIR Installation Package file that is newer (or older) than the version your installed application supports. If you don’t have the correct version, you must obtain a newer version of Adobe Animate CC. The majority of the time, an Adobe Animate CC version newer than the one you have installed generates the Adobe AIR Installation Package file.