Known BUC Files

Leading BUC Type

.BUC

File Format:	.buc
Category:	Adobe Photoshop Elements Backup File

The BUC file is primarily used by Adobe Photoshop Elements, a software similar to Adobe Photoshop but it's a bit lighter, used for image editing. The file acts as a storage for the software's backup data.

Organization:	Adobe Systems Incorporated
Group:	Backup Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.buc

Software Programs That Open The Adobe Photoshop Elements Backup File:

Adobe Photoshop Elements by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

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BUC File Complications

Frequent BUC Opening Issues

Adobe Photoshop Elements Removed

When you double-click your BUC file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Adobe Photoshop Elements isn't installed on your PC. The OS won't know what to do with your BUC file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.

Tip: If you don't have Adobe Photoshop Elements installed, and you know of another program to open your BUC file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".

Adobe Photoshop Elements Requires Update

In other instances, your Adobe Photoshop Elements Backup File file version may not be supported by your version of Adobe Photoshop Elements. Download the latest Adobe Photoshop Elements version from the Adobe Systems Incorporated website to ensure you have the correct one installed. This problem is predominately due to having a Adobe Photoshop Elements Backup File file version that was created by a newer version of Adobe Photoshop Elements than what you have installed on your PC.

Tip: Right-clicking on your BUC, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening BUC files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other BUC File Opening Causes

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Adobe Photoshop Elements will resolve your issue. Other BUC opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• BUC file references in the Windows Registry are broken
• Accidental deletion of the description of the BUC file in the Windows registry
• Adobe Photoshop Elements or another BUC application experienced a flawed installation
• Your BUC file is corrupted (issues with your Adobe Photoshop Elements Backup File file itself)
• The BUC is infected with a virus
• BUC-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your Adobe Photoshop Elements Backup File file