Kinds of 8BS Files

Primary 8BS File Association

.8BS

File ID:	.8bs
Category:	Photoshop 5.0 Selection Plug-in

The file adds extra image selection options to Adobe Photoshop. It can be used for creating or modifying image selections or the selection masks.

Programmer:	Adobe Systems Incorporated
Function:	Plugin Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.8bs

Software Programs That Open The Photoshop 5.0 Selection Plug-in:

Adobe Photoshop Elements by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

Adobe Photoshop CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

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Sources of 8BS Problems

Typical 8BS Opening Challenges

Adobe Photoshop Elements Disappeared

When trying to open your 8BS file, you get the error "Can't Open 8BS File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Adobe Photoshop Elements for %%os%% installed on your computer. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your 8BS file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Incorrect Adobe Photoshop Elements Version

In other instances, your Photoshop 5.0 Selection Plug-in file version may not be supported by your version of Adobe Photoshop Elements. If you've got the wrong version of Adobe Photoshop Elements installed, you'll need to install the correct version. The primary cause of this problem is that your Photoshop 5.0 Selection Plug-in file was created by a different (newer) version of Adobe Photoshop Elements than what's installed.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of 8BS file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Regardless, most of the 8BS file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Adobe Photoshop Elements installed.

Other 8BS File Issues

Errors opening Photoshop 5.0 Selection Plug-in files can still occur even with the latest Adobe Photoshop Elements software installed on your computer. If you are still having problems opening 8BS files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Additional factors include:

• Windows Registry 8BS file paths that are incorrect
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry 8BS description
• Defective install of a 8BS program, such as Adobe Photoshop Elements
• File corruption affecting your 8BS file
• Malware-tainted 8BS file can't be opened
• Hardware associated with 8BS has outdated drivers
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Photoshop 5.0 Selection Plug-in file successfully