Welcome to the wonderful (and sometimes confusing) world of Ableton Live files!
If you’ve ever stared at a .alc, .adg, or .ablbundle and wondered ‘what even is this?’, you’re not alone. These file extensions power everything from your main projects to custom devices, grooves, and packs — but they’re not always intuitive.
That’s why I created this simple reference guide: a complete list of Ableton Live file types with clear explanations of what each one does. Bookmark it, share it with your producer friends, and never second-guess a file extension again.
Dive in below — and feel free to drop a comment if there’s another file type or tip you’d like to see added! Let’s make some music.
| .abl | Ableton Note Set |
| .ablbundle | Ableton Note project (includes samples and metadata) |
| .adg | Ableton device group (contains Rack presets) |
| .agr | Ableton Groove (used for groove files) |
| .adv | Ableton device preset (used for individual presets) |
| .alc | Ableton Live Clip (used for Live Clips) |
| .alp | Ableton Live Pack (used for official Ableton Packs or user-packed Live Sets) |
| .als | Ableton Live Set or template set (used for Live Sets and Templates) |
| .ams = | Ableton meta sound (used for user-created waveforms in Operator) |
| .amxd | Ableton Max for Live device (used for Max for Live devices) |
| .asd | Ableton sample analysis file (contains analyzed audio data) |
| .ask | Ableton skin file (used for Live Themes) |
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