Tips to open MAC file

Can't open the MAC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open MAC files as well as a list of programs that support MAC files.

MAC file extension

File Name MacPaint Image
File Developer Apple
File Category Raster Image Files

The MAC file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the MAC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the MAC file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 3
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is MAC file?

The file with the extension MAC is the Raster Image Files file type. It was designed by Apple. In addition to this file, the Raster Image Files category includes 522 related files. MacPaint Image is supported by 3 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. This file type can also be opened by 6 other programs. You can use CorelDRAW, QuickTime Player, PaintShop Pro, WordPerfect Office in case GraphicConverter cannot be used.

How to open MAC file?

The main problem with MacPaint Image is that the MAC file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open MAC, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the MAC file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install GraphicConverter

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that GraphicConverter is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing GraphicConverter into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file MAC.

Step 2. Create association of GraphicConverter with MAC files

If, despite the installed application, the MAC file does not start in the GraphicConverter application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the GraphicConverter application as the default for handling the MAC file.

Step 3. Update GraphicConverter to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the GraphicConverter program, it is possible that MacPaint Image requires a newer version of the program.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the MAC file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:

The MAC file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the MAC file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file MAC or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected MAC files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the MAC files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged MAC files.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted MAC files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the MAC file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the MAC file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the MAC file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.