.ABS File Extension

ABS files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Absolute Database File

An ABS file stores data for software applications. It is created using Absolute Database, a database engine for the Delphi development environment. Key features of ABS files: - Single-file database ...

General Information

Title ABS File Extension
Extension .abs
Full Form Absolute Database File
File Type Database File
Developer ComponentAce
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store data
Additional Functions Data management
Features Encryption, Compression

File Characteristics

Quality High reliability
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Software Development Yes
Desktop Applications Yes
Embedded Systems Possible

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized access
Best Practices Encryption, Backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version Varies with Delphi version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .db, .fdb, .gdb

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Absolute Database Commercial Windows
Delphi Commercial Windows

Type 2: Avant Browser Skin File

The .abs file extension is associated with Avant Browser. It stores a skin archive with graphics and settings. Avant Browser is free software for Microsoft Windows. It uses Trident and Gecko layout en...

General Information

Title ABS File Extension
Extension .abs
Full Form Avant Browser Skin File
File Type Skin Configuration File
Developer Avant Force
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Customize appearance
Additional Functions Replace default UI, Store graphics

File Characteristics

Quality Visual enhancement
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable With compatible software

Use Cases

Web Browsing Yes
User Interface Customization Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Download from trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version Varies with browser version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .skn, .theme, .crx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Avant Browser Free Windows

Type 3: TurboZIP Auto Compress Script

General Information

Title ABS File Extension
Extension .abs
Full Form TurboZIP Auto Compress Script
File Type Compressed File
Developer FileStream, Inc.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Automate compression
Additional Functions Automate backups
Features Script-based, Configurable

File Characteristics

Quality High compression
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

File Archiving Yes
Data Backup Yes
Task Automation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Script manipulation
Best Practices Verify script source, Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Varies with TurboZIP

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .zip, .rar, .tar, .7z

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
TurboZIP Commercial Windows

Type 4: AB SuDoKu Saved Game

The .abs file extension is used for AB Sudoku saved game files. These files contain a player's game progress data. To open a .abs file, double-click it. Windows will launch the application associated ...

General Information

Title ABS File Extension
Extension .abs
Full Form AB SuDoKu Saved Game File
File Type Game Save File
Developer AB SuDoKu
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game state
Additional Functions Load, resume puzzles
Features Encodes puzzle, game progress

File Characteristics

Quality Data integrity
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable By software

Use Cases

Puzzle Saving Yes
Game Progress Tracking Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular updates, backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Not specified
Latest Release Check AB SuDoKu site

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .sdk, .sudoku

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
AB SuDoKu Free Windows