A3S file - How do I open a .a3s file?
The table below provides useful information about the .a3s file extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .a3s file?
- What program do I need to open a .a3s file?
- How can the .a3s file be opened, edited or printed?
- How can I convert .a3s files to another format?
Table of Contents
- ✅ Autodesk Showcase 3D Scene
- ✅ Yamaha A3000 Sample
- 🔄 .a3s file converters
- 🚫 .a3s file related errors
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2 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) found in database
✅ Autodesk Showcase 3D Scene

The A3S file is an Autodesk Showcase 3D Scene. Autodesk Showcase is a real-time visualization software package enabling the creation of real-time 3D presentations using imported 3D models.
✅ Yamaha A3000 Sample

The A3S file is a Yamaha A3000 Sample. The A3000 is a professional hardware sampler released by Yamaha in 1997.
Other types of files may also use the .a3s file extension.
🚫 The .a3s file extension is often given incorrectly!
According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:
Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?
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🔴 Can't open a .a3s file?
When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:
Windows cannot open this file:
example.a3s
To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it...
If you don't know how to set the .a3s file association, check the FAQ.
🔴 Can I change the extension of files?
Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format.
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