.ABA File Extension

ABA files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Palm Address Book Archive

ABA files backup Palm device contacts. They include names, phone numbers, business information, photos, and emails. The ABA format is obsolete with the fall of palmtop popularity. Contacts need conver...

General Information

Title ABA File Extension
Extension .aba
Full Form Palm Address Book Archive
File Type Archive File
Developer Palm, Inc.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store contact information
Additional Functions Backup, transfer data
Features Compressed, Portable

File Characteristics

Quality Data integrity
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Personal Information Management Yes
Data Backup Yes
Device Synchronization Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data leakage
Best Practices Encryption, backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1990s
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pdb, .prc, .mpb

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Palm Desktop Free Windows, Mac
ACCESS Free N/A

Type 2: Avant Browser Add-on File

The .ABA file extension relates to Avant Browser, an Internet browser for Windows. ABA files contain add-ons that extend Avant Browser's capabilities and functions. These add-ons can add new features ...

General Information

Title ABA File Extension
Extension .aba
Full Form Avant Browser Add-on File
File Type Web Browser Add-on
Developer Avant Force
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Add functionality
Additional Functions Customize browser
Features Plug-in, Extension support

File Characteristics

Quality Varies
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, with tools

Use Cases

Web Browsing Yes
Browser Customization Yes
Feature Enhancement Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Add-on vulnerabilities
Best Practices Regular updates, Trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Depends on add-on

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .crx, .xpi, .oex

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Avant Browser Free Windows