.130 — ACDSee Catalog File
ACD Systems · 1994
A .130 file is a database used by ACDSee software to keep track of your digital photo collection and its associated metadata.
Key Features
- Stores image metadata and organizational data.
- Indexes digital media collections for quick access.
- Allows for rapid searching and sorting of photos.
- Proprietary binary database format.
Best For
- Users of ACDSee software needing to manage extensive photo libraries.
- Organizing and categorizing images efficiently.
- Fast retrieval of image information without opening each file.
- Maintaining a consistent library structure.
Less Ideal For
- Storing the actual image data (use JPG, PNG, etc. instead).
- Sharing photos directly with users who don't have ACDSee.
- Archiving raw image files (this is metadata only).
- Cross-platform compatibility without ACDSee.
Common Use Cases
- Managing large collections of digital photographs.
- Organizing photos with ratings, keywords, and labels.
- Speeding up the browsing and searching of image libraries.
- Maintaining a reference index for ACDSee users.
How to Open It
- Open the ACDSee software application.
- ACDSee automatically uses its .130 catalog files to manage your library.
- If you have a specific .130 file to import or associate, use ACDSee's 'Import Catalog' or 'Database' management options.
- Note: Direct viewing of the catalog content is not possible; it requires ACDSee to interpret the data.
What is a .130 file?
A .130 file is a catalog database created by ACDSee, a popular digital photo management and viewing application. It stores information about the images and other media files that ACDSee has indexed, rather than the media files themselves. This includes details like filenames, locations, ratings, keywords, and other metadata. By using these catalog files, ACDSee can quickly display and manage large collections of photos without needing to constantly rescan your hard drives. It's essentially a reference index for your media library.
Programs That Open .130 Files
| Platform | Program | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | ACDSee Photo Studio | Paid | Official |
Common Problems with .130 Files
Frequently Asked Questions
A .130 file is a catalog database created by ACDSee software that stores information about your digital media library, not the media itself.
No, you cannot view the actual images directly from a .130 file. It's a database that ACDSee uses to organize and reference your photos.
Deleting the .130 file will cause ACDSee to lose all the organizational data (ratings, keywords, etc.) for the indexed photos. The photos themselves will remain, but you will need to re-index them.
No, the .130 file is a database containing information about your photos, such as their location, names, and any tags or ratings you've applied. The actual photo files (like .jpg, .png, etc.) are separate.
Technical Details
The .130 format is a proprietary binary database format developed by ACD Systems. It is structured to efficiently store and retrieve metadata related to image and media files, optimizing lookup times for large photo libraries. The file contains pointers to the actual media files, along with user-defined tags, ratings, and other organizational information.