Tips to open PSS file

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

PSS file extension

File Name PlayStation 2 Game Video Format
File Developer Sony
File Category Game Files

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

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 1
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is PSS file?

The file with the extension PSS is the Game Files file type. The creator of this file is Sony. In addition to this file, the Game Files category includes 1509 related files. PlayStation 2 Game Video Format is most often found on 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use VLC media player to handle this file. This is a program created by VideoLAN Project Team. Alternatively, you can use 5 other programs. The PSS Plex, PSS Player, Adobe Type Manager programs will also handle the file when the VLC media player program does not fulfill its role.

How to open PSS file?

The main problem with PlayStation 2 Game Video Format is that the PSS file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that PSS files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PSS 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 VLC media player

The first step is to check if the computer has the VLC media player program installed. This can be achieved by typing VLC media player into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file PSS.

Step 2. Create association of VLC media player with PSS files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the PSS file to open in the VLC media player 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. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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 VLC media player application as the default for handling the PSS file.

Step 3. Update VLC media player to the latest version

If, however, after binding VLC media player with PlayStation 2 Game Video Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the VideoLAN Project Team website and install the latest version.

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

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PSS file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the PSS file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected PSS files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the PSS file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular PSS file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Sony, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PSS 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 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 PSS file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the PSS file again. However, some background programs may block the PSS file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.