Tips to open PS file
Can't open the PS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PS files as well as a list of programs that support PS files.
PS file extension
The PS file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PS file on each system platform.
What is PS file?
The .PS file is an image file. It contains vector or raster graphics. Images are in PostScript. This format has lost much of its popularity and is considered the ancestor of the .PDF format. This can be concluded from the fact that some programs require the conversion of the .PS file to .PDF immediately after the file is loaded. One of the features of the format that .PDF did not show was the fact that the .PS file could be printed by PostScript capable printers directly, bypassing the application layer.
How to open PS file?
The most common problem when using PostScript Format is that a specific PS is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open PS, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PS 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 Adobe Illustrator
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Adobe Illustrator is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Adobe Illustrator in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support PS files.
Programs to open PS file
Remember to download programs supporting PS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Adobe Illustrator with PS files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the PS file to open in the Adobe Illustrator 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 displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the PS file with the Adobe Illustrator program.
Step 3. Update Adobe Illustrator to the latest version
If, however, after binding Adobe Illustrator with PostScript Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Adobe Systems Incorporated website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PS file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The PS file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to PS files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. 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 PS file. However, remember that not every infected PS file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of PS file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular PS file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Adobe Systems
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file PS 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.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move PS to a different directory.
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 PS to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the PS file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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