Tips to open PP4 file
Can't open the PP4 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PP4 files as well as a list of programs that support PP4 files.
PP4 file extension
| File Name |
Picture Publisher Bitmap Format |
| File Developer |
Corel |
| File Category |
Raster Image Files |
The PP4 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PP4 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PP4 file on each system platform.
What is PP4 file?
The file in the PP4 format belongs to the Raster Image Files category. The creator of this file is Corel. Raster Image Files consists of 522 similar files. Picture Publisher Bitmap Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use CorelDRAW to handle this file. This is a program created by Corel Corporation. This file type can also be opened by 2 other programs. The XnView, WordPerfect Office programs will also handle the file when the CorelDRAW program does not fulfill its role.
How to open PP4 file?
The most common problem when using Picture Publisher Bitmap Format is that a specific PP4 is not associated with the program. This causes the file PP4 to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PP4 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 CorelDRAW
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that CorelDRAW is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name CorelDRAW into the 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 PP4.
Programs to open PP4 file
Remember to download programs supporting PP4 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of CorelDRAW with PP4 files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the PP4 file still does not use the CorelDRAW program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the PP4 file with the CorelDRAW program.
Step 3. Update CorelDRAW to the latest version
If, despite the association of the CorelDRAW program with the Picture Publisher Bitmap Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Corel Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PP4 file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the PP4 file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. 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 PP4 file. Sometimes virus-infected PP4 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 PP4 files changes over time. 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.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PP4 file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Corel help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted PP4 files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the PP4 file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file PP4 to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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