Tips to open PAL file

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

PAL file extension

File Name Painter Custom Palettes Format
File Developer Corel
File Category Settings Files

The PAL file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PAL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PAL file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 8
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is PAL file?

The file in the PAL format belongs to the Settings Files category. The author of this format is Corel. In addition to this file, the Settings Files category includes 1305 related files. Painter Custom Palettes Format is most often found on 2 operating systems. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is Corel Painter. This was created by Corel Corporation. There are also 9 alternative programs to handle the PAL file. Microsoft Windows, Corel PaintShop Pro, Diablo II, Command and Conquer: Tiberian Sun will apply when it is not possible to use Corel Painter.

How to open PAL file?

The most common problem when using Painter Custom Palettes Format is that a specific PAL is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open PAL, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PAL 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 Corel Painter

In this case, you should first verify that the Corel Painter application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Corel Painter into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file PAL with Corel Painter. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PAL files.

Step 2. Create association of Corel Painter with PAL files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the PAL file to open in the Corel Painter application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the PAL file with the Corel Painter application.

Step 3. Update Corel Painter to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Corel Painter program with the Painter Custom Palettes Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Corel Corporation website or update the program from the application.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the PAL file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our PAL file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover PAL files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the PAL file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PAL file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Corel help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file PAL except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the PAL file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file PAL to close. However, some background programs may block the PAL file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.