.ACTION File Recovery

Have files been deleted due to a user’s error or software error? Have you formatted a disk by accident and need to know how to recover the files? Read our .ACTION file recovery guide for Windows, MacOS, Android and IOS in 2024.

ACTION File Recovery

What is a .ACTION file?

An ACTION file is a file written in Xcode and used by Automator, a program for creating automations in macOS. It contains a specific action that can be combined with other actions to create an automated process (these processes are saved as .WORKFLOW documents).

What Are Common Causes of ".ACTION" Files Lost or Failure?

There are several common causes of ".ACTION" files being lost or experiencing failure:

  1. Accidental deletion: Users may accidentally delete ".ACTION" files while organizing or cleaning up their computer system.
  2. Software or hardware issues: Malfunctioning hardware or software can lead to the corruption or loss of ".ACTION" files. This can occur due to power outages, system crashes, or compatibility issues.
  3. Virus or malware attacks: Malicious software can infect and corrupt ".ACTION" files, rendering them inaccessible or unusable.
  4. File system errors: Errors in the file system can cause ".ACTION" files to become lost or damaged. This can happen due to improper shutdowns, disk errors, or other system issues.
  5. Human error: Users may mistakenly rename, move, or overwrite ".ACTION" files, leading to their loss or failure.
  6. File system format changes: If the file system is changed or reformatted, ".ACTION" files may become incompatible and inaccessible.
  7. Software updates or upgrades: In some cases, software updates or upgrades can cause compatibility issues with ".ACTION" files, resulting in their loss or failure.
  8. Storage device failure: If the storage device where ".ACTION" files are stored (such as a hard drive or USB drive) fails, the files can be lost or become inaccessible.

It is important to regularly backup ".ACTION" files and take preventive measures, such as using reliable antivirus software and maintaining a stable computer system, to minimize the risk of file loss or failure.

How to recover lost ".ACTION" files?

Sometimes while working with a computer, laptop or other stationary or mobile devices, you may encounter various bugs, freezes, hardware or software failures, even in spite of regular updates and junk cleaning. As a result, an important ".ACTION" file may be deleted.

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By no means should you think that the only way to recover a ".ACTION" file is always to create it once more.

Use programs for recovering ".ACTION" files if a file was lost after accidental or deliberate deleting, formatting the memory card or the internal storage, cleaning the storage device, after a virus attack or a system failure.

Programs to recover ".ACTION" files

Looking for a way to get files back? In cases when files were deleted and they cannot be restored by using standard operating system tools, use Hetman Partition Recovery.

The tool recovers data from any devices, regardless of the cause of data loss.

Follow the directions below:

  1. Download Hetman Partition Recovery, install and start the program.

  2. The program will automatically scan the computer and display all hard disks and removable drives connected to it, as well as physical and local disks.

    File Recovery Software
  3. Double-click on the disk from which you need to recover ".ACTION" files, and select analysis type.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Analysis Type
  4. When the scanning is over, you will be shown the files for recovery.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Files that Can be Restored
  5. To find a file you need, use the program’s interface to open the folder it was deleted from, or go to the folder "Content-Aware Analysis" and select the required file type.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Deep Scan
  6. Select the files you have been looking for and click "Recovery".

    File Recovery Software - Files List for Recovery
  7. Choose one of the methods for saving the files and recover them.

    Saving recovered files in Hetman Partition Recovery

How to open file with ".ACTION" extension?

Looking for how to open a stereo automator Action image file file?

Programs that open ".ACTION" files

Mac
Apple Automator Apple Automator

Additional Information

  • File type: Automator Action

  • File extension: .ACTION

  • Developer: Apple

  • Category: Executable Files

  • Format: N/A

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Vladimir Artiukh

Author: Vladimir Artiukh, Technical Writer

Vladimir Artiukh is a technical writer for Hetman Software, as well as the voice and face of their English-speaking YouTube channel, Hetman Software: Data Recovery for Windows. He handles tutorials, how-tos, and detailed reviews on how the company’s tools work with all kinds of data storage devices.

Oleg Afonin

Editor: Oleg Afonin, Technical Writer

Oleg Afonin is an expert in mobile forensics, data recovery and computer systems. He often attends large data security conferences, and writes several blogs for such resources as xaker.ru, Elcomsoft and Habr. In addition to his online activities, Oleg’s articles are also published in professional magazines. Also, Oleg Afonin is the co-author of a well-known book, Mobile Forensics - Advanced Investigative Strategies.

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