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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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