PSID File: What is it?

Reporter:   |   Updated: December 05, 2018

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PSID File Summary

The PSID File Extension has one primary file type, PostScript Image Data File format, and can be opened with three distinctive software programs, with the dominant related application developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated (Adobe Illustrator CC software). These files can be categorized as Vector Image Files.

PSID files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. The PSID File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

To learn more about PSID files and their associated software applications, please see the information below. Plus, we provide a basic troubleshooting guide to solve problems with opening PSID files.

Low
Universality
8685
Ranking

/ 11690

Active

Mode

5

December

2018

Revised

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Known PSID Files


Primary PSID File Association

.PSID
Extension:.psid
File Type:PostScript Image Data File

Image file associated with Adobe Postscript, a computer programming language used to visualize vector graphics. PSID file saved an image saved in printer-readable format, often consisting of vector graphics and text.

Company: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Group:Vector Image Files
Subkey: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.psid

Software Programs That Open The PostScript Image Data File:


Adobe Illustrator CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac

Adobe Acrobat DC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac
Linux

Adobe Photoshop CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac

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PSID Demand


Top Operating Systems

Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)


Troubleshooting Problems Opening PSID Files


Troubles Opening PSID Files

Adobe Illustrator CC Isn't There

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open PSID Files" when trying to open your PSID. Customarily, this means that Adobe Illustrator CC is not installed on %%os%%. The typical path of opening your PSID with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.


Tip: When another PSID application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.


Incorrect Adobe Illustrator CC Version

Your PostScript Image Data File file is incompatible with Adobe Illustrator CC because you might have the wrong version installed. You will need to download a newer version of Adobe Illustrator CC if you don't have the right version. Most of the time your PostScript Image Data File file was created by a newer Adobe Illustrator CC than what you have installed.


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


Regardless, most of the PSID file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Adobe Illustrator CC installed.


Other PSID File Issues

Assuming you have the right Adobe Illustrator CC version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening PSID files. If you are continuing to have errors with loading PSID files, other external issues might be to blame. Problems unrelated to software:

  • Invalid PSID file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
  • Deletion of the PSID file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Corrupt install of Adobe Illustrator CC or other PSID-related program
  • Your PSID can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • Your PSID is infected with malware
  • PSID-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the PostScript Image Data File format

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