Properties of ASV Files and How to Open a File with .asv Extension

ASV files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: MATLAB Autosave

The ASV file is a MATLAB AutoSave File. MATLAB enables you to perform tasks faster than traditional languages. By default, the ASV file is stored in the same location as the original M file. You can r...

General Information

Title	ASV File Extension
Extension	.asv
Full Form	MATLAB AutoSave File
File Type	AutoSave File
Developer	MathWorks
MIME Type	application/matlab-asv

File Function

Primary Function	AutoSave MATLAB file
Additional Functions	Prevent data loss
Features	Automatic saving, Backup

File Characteristics

Quality	High
Supports Layers	N/A
Supports Transparency	N/A
Editable	Yes, with MATLAB

Use Cases

Data Analysis	Yes
Algorithm Development	Yes
Research	Yes
Teaching	Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks	None specific
Best Practices	Regular saving, Version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release	Associated with MATLAB release
Latest Version	Corresponds with MATLAB's version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions

.m, .mat, .fig, .mdl

Software Compatibility

Software	Usage Policy	OS Compatibility
MATLAB	Licensed	Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: Finale 2012 Auto-Saved Score

An ASV file stores auto-saved backups of a Finale musical score. Finale creates ASV files to automatically back up work at regular intervals set by users. ASV files use the .asv.mus extension. They sh...

General Information

Title	ASV File Extension
Extension	.asv
Full Form	Auto-Saved Score File
File Type	Backup File
Developer	MakeMusic
MIME Type	application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function	Store auto-saved data
Additional Functions	Prevent data loss
Features	Automatic backup, Incremental saves

File Characteristics

Quality	High fidelity
Supports Layers	Yes
Supports Transparency	No
Editable	Yes, with Finale

Use Cases

Music Composition	Yes
Music Education	Yes
Music Printing	Yes
Music Playback	Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks	Low
Best Practices	Regular saving, Version control

Historical/Version Information

Introduced With	Finale 2012
Relevant Versions	Finale 2012 and newer

Associated Types

Primary File	.mus, .musx
Other Extensions	.bak

Software Compatibility

Software	Usage Policy	OS Compatibility
Finale	Paid	Windows, Mac

Type 3: Adobe Photoshop Selective Color File

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ASV file format is part of Settings Files category. 1305 file types have this extension. Adobe Photoshop is most popular program handling ASV files. On website of Adobe Systems Incorporated there is information about ASV and other file formats supported.
To open ASV files, 1 compatible programs can be used. These are divided into 2 categories by system platform.
An ASV file contains presets for CMYK color settings applicable to raster images like PNG and BMP. ASV files can be exported, saved and shared with other Adobe Photoshop users over the internet. In Adobe Photoshop, ASV files can be loaded through Selective Color dialog using Image->Adjustments->Selective Color option. Once loaded, these presets can also be modified. ASV files can be loaded using relative or absolute method.
ASV files are in binary format, not human readable. Adobe Photoshop is software for bitmap image editing and digital photo editing on Windows and Mac OS X. The asv file extension stores selective color data. Default program to open asv file is Adobe Photoshop.
Adobe Photoshop offers features, powerful tools and capabilities for maximum image editing performance. Latest version is Photoshop CC, available through Adobe Creative Cloud. Previous version was Photoshop CS6.
Format: Adobe Photoshop Selective Color. Category: Settings Files (1190 files). Application: Adobe Photoshop. Mime-type: application/x-photoshop. Adobe has also produced 81 programs to work with formats like ASV. ASV files work on Windows, Mac OS and Linux. For settings, 3 programs available: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe Creative Suite.
Problem with ASV Format is incorrect association with programs, causing ASV files to open in odd apps or have no program assigned. To resolve, double-click ASV file icon to open. If operating system has suitable app associated with that file type, it will open.
First, check if Adobe Photoshop is installed. Open search engine on computer and type in “Adobe Photoshop”. If found, it should be able to open ASV file.

General Information

Title	ASV File Extension
Extension	.asv
Full Form	Adobe Photoshop Selective Color File
File Type	Settings File
Developer	Adobe Systems
MIME Type	application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function	Store selective color adjustments
Additional Functions	Preserve color settings
Features	Non-destructive, Reusable

File Characteristics

Quality	Lossless
Supports Layers	N/A
Supports Transparency	N/A
Editable	Yes

Use Cases

Photo Editing	Yes
Graphic Design	Yes
Prepress Work	Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks	Low risk
Best Practices	Backup, Version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release	With Photoshop
Latest Version	Photoshop 2023

Associated Types

Similar Extensions

.aco, .act, .psd

Software Compatibility

Software	Usage Policy	OS Compatibility
Adobe Photoshop	Subscription	Windows, Mac