Tips to open PSP file

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

PSP file extension

File Name Paint Shop Pro Image Format
File Developer Corel
File Category Raster Image Files

The PSP file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PSP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PSP file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is PSP file?

The file in the PSP format belongs to the Raster Image Files category. The author of this format is Corel. Additionally, the Raster Image Files category contains 522 of other files. Paint Shop Pro Image Format is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. There are also 6 alternative programs to handle the PSP file. You can use CorelDRAW, PhotoPlus, Canvas, VideoStudio Pro in case PaintShop Pro cannot be used.

How to open PSP file?

The main problem with Paint Shop Pro Image Format is that the PSP file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that PSP files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PSP 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 PaintShop Pro

In this case, you should first verify that the PaintShop Pro application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name PaintShop Pro into the system search engine. 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 PSP files.

Step 2. Create association of PaintShop Pro with PSP files

If, despite the installed application, the PSP file does not start in the PaintShop Pro application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the PaintShop Pro application as the default for handling the PSP file.

Step 3. Update PaintShop Pro to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the PaintShop Pro program, it is possible that Paint Shop Pro Image Format requires a newer version of the program.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The PSP file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PSP file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file PSP or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected PSP 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 PSP 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 this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PSP file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file PSP 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the PSP file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the PSP file again. However, some background programs may block the PSP file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.