ASE File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Format Name Adobe Swatch Exchange File
File Extension .ase
MIME Type application/octet-stream
Developed By Adobe Systems
Primary Use Storing Color Palettes
File Type Binary
Supports Transparency No
Color Space Supports CMYK, RGB, LAB
Color Profiles Included Yes
Compatibility Adobe Creative Suite Applications
Editable in Text Editors No
Advantages Easily shareable between graphic applications
Common Tools for Creation Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign
Version Support Adobe Creative Suite 2 and later
Intended Usage Design, Printing, Web Development
Has Preview Function No
Customizable Yes, using supported Adobe software
Compression None
Can Store Multiple Colors Yes