Known PSF Files

Chief PSF Description

.PSF

Formatting:	.psf
Classification:	Photoshop Proof Settings File

Setting file associated with Adobe Photoshop, a photography editing software. PSF files store image color setting.

Author:	Adobe Systems Incorporated
Function:	Settings Files
Entry:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.psf

Software Programs That Open The Photoshop Proof Settings File:

Adobe Photoshop Elements by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

Adobe Photoshop CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

Alternative PSF Types

.PSF

Formatting:	.psf
Classification:	HP-UX Product Specification File

PSF file stores HP-UX product specification data such as contents, attributes, compatibilities, and dependencies of the product.

Author:	Hewlett-Packard
Function:	Uncommon Files

Software Programs That Open HP-UX Product Specification File Files:

HP-UX 11i Web Server Suite by Hewlett-Packard

Compatible with:

Windows

.PSF

Formatting:	.psf
Classification:	GPS Prediction Support File

PSF file is a prediction Support file used by GPS software to determine how individual satellites are performing. PSF files store position and time for each tracked satellite.

Author:	LinQuest Corporation
Function:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open GPS Prediction Support File Files:

GIANT by LinQuest Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

.PSF

Formatting:	.psf
Classification:	PhotoStudio File

PSF files are used by PhotoStudio, an image-editing software. PSF file stores edited digital photos.

Author:	ArcSoft
Function:	Raster Image Files

Software Programs That Open PhotoStudio File Files:

ArcSoft PhotoStudio by ArcSoft

Compatible with:

Windows

.PSF

Formatting:	.psf
Classification:	Portable Sound File

Portable Sound File (PSF) associated with many computer games such as PSF1 used for Playstation and PSF2 for Playstation 2. Can be played on a PC using an audio software.

Author:	Un4seen Developments
Function:	Audio Files

Software Programs That Open Portable Sound File Files:

Nullsoft Winamp by Nullsoft

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Android

Audio Overload by Richard Bannister

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

XMMS by Open Source

Compatible with:

Mac

Linux

XMPlay by Un4seen Developments

Compatible with:

Windows

.PSF

Formatting:	.psf
Classification:	AutoCAD PostScript Patterns File

PSF file contains font information associated with AutoCAD, a CAD engineering design and documentation application.

Author:	Autodesk, Inc.
Function:	CAD Files

Software Programs That Open AutoCAD PostScript Patterns File Files:

Autodesk AutoCAD by Autodesk, Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening PSF Files

Typical PSF Opening Challenges

Adobe Photoshop Elements Isn't There

You attempt to load your PSF file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The PSF File Extension". Customarily, this means that Adobe Photoshop Elements is not installed on %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the PSF file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.

Tip: Another PSF-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

Wrong Version of Adobe Photoshop Elements is Installed

Your Photoshop Proof Settings File file is incompatible with Adobe Photoshop Elements because you might have the wrong version installed. Download the latest Adobe Photoshop Elements version from the Adobe Systems Incorporated website to ensure you have the correct one installed. Your Photoshop Proof Settings File file was probably created by a newer release of Adobe Photoshop Elements than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the PSF file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

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

Other Causes of PSF File Opening Problems

Errors opening Photoshop Proof Settings File files can still occur even with the latest Adobe Photoshop Elements software installed on your computer. If you are continuing to have errors with loading PSF files, other external issues might be to blame. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Invalid PSF file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Unintentional removal of the description of the PSF file inside the Windows Registry
• Invalid installation of a PSF-associated program (eg. Adobe Photoshop Elements)
• Your PSF can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• PSF file integrity has been compromised by malware
• Device drivers for PSF-related hardware are out-of-date
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Photoshop Proof Settings File file successfully