Format
Adobe Swatch Exchange
ASE stands for Adobe Swatch Exchange. It stores color swatches so palettes can move between Adobe applications and design systems.
ASE file guide
What is an ASE file?
An ASE file is an Adobe Swatch Exchange file used to move color palettes between Adobe apps and design workflows. Textile Color Swatch can open, inspect, edit, and export ASE swatches in the browser.
Open
Open ASE files in the browser
Use the Adobe swatch tools to import an ASE file, inspect its colors, rename the palette, and continue editing.
Convert
Convert between ACO and ASE
When a workflow starts with a Photoshop ACO file, convert it to ASE for broader Adobe Swatch Exchange handoff.
FAQ
ASE file questions
Short answers for designers and colorists trying to open, convert, or export Adobe swatch files.
What is an ASE file?+
An ASE file is an Adobe Swatch Exchange file. It stores color swatches so a palette can be shared across Adobe applications and related design workflows.
How do I open an ASE file online?+
Open the Adobe swatch tools, upload the ASE file, inspect the swatches in the browser, then edit or export the palette as needed.
What is the difference between ACO and ASE?+
ACO is the older Adobe Color Swatch format used heavily in Photoshop. ASE is Adobe Swatch Exchange, a broader format for moving swatches across Adobe apps.
Can I convert an ACO file to ASE?+
Yes. Import the ACO file in the converter or Adobe swatch tools, then export the loaded palette as ASE.
Connected workflow
Use ASE files inside the textile color platform
The ASE guide connects Adobe file searches to palette generation, swatches, colorways, and colorist workflows.
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