ADF files exist as 7 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: ACT! Data File
ADF files store data used by Act! software. Another ALF file saves metadata to navigate, backup, and restore the Act! database. ADF files use SQL Server formatting like .MDF files. Sage became Swiftpa...
General Information
Title | ADF File Extension |
Extension | .adf |
Full Form | ACT! Data File |
File Type | Database File |
Developer | Swiftpage |
MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
Primary Function | Store data |
Additional Functions | Data management, Contact synchronization |
Features | Structured data, Indexed |
File Characteristics
Quality | High integrity |
Supports Layers | N/A |
Supports Transparency | N/A |
Editable | Via ACT! |
Use Cases
Customer Management | Yes |
Sales Data | Yes |
Marketing Automation | Yes |
Security and Practices
Security Risks | Data leakage |
Best Practices | Regular backups, Access control |
Historical/Version Information
Initial Release | 1987 |
Latest Version | Varies with ACT! version |
Associated Types
Similar Extensions | .blb, .alf, .rep |
Software Compatibility
Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
---|---|---|
ACT! by Swiftpage | Paid | Windows |
Type 2: Amiga Disk File
Amiga Disk File (ADF) stores images of floppy disks. Before called ADF, format used in game production and backup. ADF is publicly documented disk image format. FDI files can be larger than images in ...
General Information
Title | ADF File Extension |
Extension | .adf |
Full Form | Amiga Disk File |
File Type | Disk Image File |
Developer | Commodore International |
MIME Type | application/x-adf |
File Function
Primary Function | Emulate disks |
Additional Functions | Preserve data, Backup Amiga software |
Features | 1:1 copy, Sector-by-sector |
File Characteristics
Quality | Exact replica |
Supports Layers | N/A |
Supports Transparency | N/A |
Editable | With emulator |
Use Cases
Retro Gaming | Yes |
Software Preservation | Yes |
Data Transfer | Between emulators |
Security and Practices
Security Risks | Altered content |
Best Practices | Verify source, Scan for malware |
Historical/Version Information
Associated Platform | Amiga computers |
Popularity Peak | 1980s - 1990s |
Associated Types
Related Extensions | .dms, .hdf, .rom |
Software Compatibility
Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
---|---|---|
WinUAE | Free | Windows |
FS-UAE | Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Amiga Forever | Paid | Windows |
Type 3: ESRI ArcInfo Binary Grid Format
A file with .adf extension is a raster data file format used by ESRI software applications. Spatial data is stored as a binary grid native to ESRI. The grid has rows and columns of cells that can be i...
General Information
Title | ADF File Extension |
Extension | .adf |
Full Form | ArcInfo Binary Grid File |
File Type | GIS Data File |
Developer | ESRI |
MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
Primary Function | Store geospatial data |
Additional Functions | Raster data representation |
Features | Spatial indexing, Attribute data |
File Characteristics
Quality | High precision |
Supports Layers | Yes |
Supports Transparency | No |
Editable | With software |
Use Cases
Geospatial Analysis | Yes |
Environmental Studies | Yes |
Urban Planning | Yes |
Security and Practices
Security Risks | Minimal |
Best Practices | Regular backups, Data validation |
Historical/Version Information
Initial Release | 1980s |
Latest Version | Part of ArcGIS |
Associated Types
Similar Extensions | .shp, .gdb, .sde |
Type 4: Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Audio Data File
The adf file extension is associated with the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City computer game. These adf files contain music, in the form of radio stations that players can listen to in their cars. The defa...
General Information
Title | ADF File Extension |
Extension | .adf |
Full Form | Audio Data File |
File Type | Game Audio File |
Developer | Rockstar Games |
MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
Primary Function | Store audio |
Additional Functions | Sound playback, In-game radio |
File Characteristics
Quality | Game-optimized |
Supports Layers | No |
Supports Transparency | No |
Editable | With tools |
Use Cases
Video Game Audio | Yes |
Radio Station Simulation | Yes |
Cinematic Sound | In-game |
Security and Practices
Security Risks | Low risk |
Best Practices | Regular scans, Verified sources |
Historical/Version Information
Initial Release | 2002 |
Associated Game | GTA: Vice City |
Associated Types
Related Extensions | .mp3, .wav, .ogg |
Software Compatibility
Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
---|---|---|
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City | Commercial | Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, iOS, Android |
MFAudio | Free | Windows |
GTA: Vice City Audio Decoder | Free | Windows |
Type 5: ARIS Express Document
General Information
Title | ADF File Extension |
Extension | .adf |
Full Form | ARIS Express Document File |
File Type | Diagram File |
Developer | Software AG |
MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
Primary Function | Store models |
Additional Functions | Save diagrams |
Features | Graphical, Structured |
File Characteristics
Quality | High |
Supports Layers | Yes |
Supports Transparency | No |
Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
Business Modeling | Yes |
Process Documentation | Yes |
Education | Yes |
Security and Practices
Security Risks | Low |
Best Practices | Regular backups |
Historical/Version Information
Initial Release | 2009 |
Latest Version | Varies with ARIS Express updates |
Associated Types
Similar Extensions | .xml, .bpm, .epc |
Software Compatibility
Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
---|---|---|
ARIS Express | Free | Windows |
Type 6: Archimedes Disk File
The Archimedes computers were used in the 1990s. If you own an Archimedes computer you can mount an ADF file. You can use an Archimedes emulator. Examples are Arculator, ArcEm and Archie. We also have...
General Information
Title | ADF File Extension |
Extension | .adf |
Full Form | Amiga Disk File |
File Type | Disk Image File |
Developer | Commodore International |
MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
Primary Function | Emulate Amiga disks |
Additional Functions | Data storage, Transfer Amiga content |
Features | Bootable, Preserve file structure |
File Characteristics
Quality | Exact copy |
Supports Layers | N/A |
Supports Transparency | N/A |
Editable | With emulator |
Use Cases
Retro Gaming | Yes |
Software Preservation | Yes |
Legacy Support | Yes |
Security and Practices
Security Risks | Low |
Best Practices | Verify source, Use trusted emulator |
Historical/Version Information
Initial Release | 1980s |
Latest Version | Varies by emulator |
Associated Types
Similar Extensions | .dms, .hdf, .ipf |
Software Compatibility
Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
---|---|---|
WinUAE | Free | Windows |
FS-UAE | Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Amiga Forever | Paid | Windows |
Type 7: Actual Drawing File
You will encounter Actual Drawing ADF files if you used Actual Drawing to create a website. Since Actual Drawing is outdated, ADF files are uncommon. If you find an ADF file, open it with Actual Drawi...
General Information
Title | ADF File Extension |
Extension | .adf |
Full Form | Amiga Disk File |
File Type | Disk Image File |
Developer | Commodore International |
MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
Primary Function | Disk image representation |
Additional Functions | Data storage, transfer |
Features | Sector-by-sector copy, Amiga file system structure |
File Characteristics
Quality | Exact copy |
Supports Layers | N/A |
Supports Transparency | N/A |
Editable | With tools |
Use Cases
Retro Gaming | Yes |
Data Preservation | Yes |
Software Emulation | Yes |
Security and Practices
Security Risks | Embedded malware |
Best Practices | Scan for viruses, use reliable software |
Historical/Version Information
Initial Release | 1980s |
Latest Version | Depends on software |
Associated Types
Similar Extensions | .dms, .ipf, .rom |