Convert ASE to IV

File Extension ASE
Full Name Adobe Swatch Exchange Format

ASE files store color settings for three Adobe applications: Color, InDesign, and Illustrator. Photoshop, the most popular Adobe tool, uses different file format for that same purpose called ACO.

File Extension IV
Full Name SGI Inventor VRML Format

IV is the extension of files associated with Open Inventor software. IV are files that facilitate the creation of scenery and 3D animations. The file contains information about nodes, their connections, and properties. These files can be used to set the appropriate settings for 3D objects, including shading, texture, shape, color, etc.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "ASE") to another (referred to as "IV"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, ASE file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format ASE to format IV becomes essential.

So, how can we perform ASE to IV file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format ASE and transforming it into format IV. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of ASE to IV converters.

Conversion from ASE to IV

How to convert the ASE file to IV?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of ASE to IV. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the ASE file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file ASE, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the ASE file to the application
  • Select the output format of the IV file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file IV on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted IV file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
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I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.