PSE File Type

By:   |   Revised: December 05, 2018

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PSE File Summary

There is one file type associated with the PSE File Extension, the Photoshop Elements Photo Project format. According to our database, only Adobe Photoshop Elements from Adobe Systems Incorporated will enable you to view these files. PSE files are traditionally categorized as Raster Image Files.

We have found PSE files on the Windows and Mac operating systems. They are both mobile and desktop device friendly. With a Popularity Rating of "Low", these files are not very common to your average computer user.

If you would like to learn more about PSE files and the software that opens them, please see the additional detailed information below. Also, you can learn how to do some basic PSE file troubleshooting if you are having trouble opening these files.

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Varieties of PSE Files


Chief PSE Description

.PSE
File ID:.pse
Classification:Photoshop Elements Photo Project

A small version of Adobe Photoshop called Photoshop Elements (PSE) creates this type of project file. It resembles the .PSD file, the default for PSE, and stores the current applied edits and image layers.

Programmer: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Kind:Raster Image Files
Registry Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pse

Software Programs That Open The Photoshop Elements Photo Project:


Adobe Photoshop Elements by Adobe Systems Incorporated

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Mac

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PSE Demand


Top PC Operating Systems

Windows (97.14%)
Macintosh (2.06%)
Linux (0.73%)
Chrome (0.05%)
Other (0.01%)


Troubleshoot PSE Files


Typical PSE Opening Challenges

Missing Adobe Photoshop Elements

Double-clicking your PSE file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open PSE File". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Adobe Photoshop Elements isn't installed on your PC. You won't be able to double-click to open your PSE because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.


Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your PSE, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").


Adobe Photoshop Elements is Out-of-Date

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Photoshop Elements Photo Project file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you've got the wrong version of Adobe Photoshop Elements installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.


Tip: Investigate your PSE file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.


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


More Causes of Problems Opening PSEs

You can still experience errors opening PSE files even with the latest version of Adobe Photoshop Elements installed on your PC. Other PSE opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Other contributing causes:

  • Invalid PSE file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
  • The PSE file description within the Windows Registry was removed
  • Defective install of a PSE program, such as Adobe Photoshop Elements
  • PSE file corruption
  • Your PSE is infected with malware
  • PSE-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Photoshop Elements Photo Project file

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