Types of PSP Files

Chief PSP Description

.PSP

File Ext:	.psp
Type:	PaintShop Pro Image

This graphic file is developed by Corel PaintShop Pro, which is a program for editing digital photos and images. It supports transparency, filters, layers, and any other effects. PaintShop is an affordable photo editing and graphic design software without the restrictions of a subscription.

Developer:	Corel Corporation
Function:	Raster Image Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.psp

Software Programs That Open The PaintShop Pro Image:

Corel Painter by Corel

Windows

Mac

ACD Systems Canvas by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

PhotoPlus by Serif

Windows

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite by Corel

Windows

ACDSee Photo Manager by ACD Systems

Windows

Chasys Draw IES by John Paul Chacha

Windows

Secondary PSP Associations

.PSP

File Ext:	.psp
Type:	PL/SQL Server Page

A PSP file is a web page that contains code written in PL/SQL (Procedural Language/Structured Query Language). Included in a PSP web page are SQL database commands using Oracle's proprietary PL/SQL syntax. The contents of a PSP file can be seen in a text editor.

Developer:	Oracle Corporation
Function:	Web Files

Software Programs That Open PL/SQL Server Page Files:

Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

Notepad++ by Don Ho

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

Safari by Apple

Compatible with:

	Mac
	iOS

Mozilla Firefox by Mozilla

Compatible with:

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Linux

Solaris

illumos

Google Chrome by Google

Compatible with:

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Linux

Opera by Opera Software

Compatible with:

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Linux

SeaMonkey by Mozilla

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

Microsoft Edge by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Gedit by GNOME

Compatible with:

Linux

Vivaldi by Opera Software

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

Apple TextEdit by Apple

Compatible with:

Mac

Citrio by The Catalina Group

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Oracle Database by Oracle Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

	Linux
	Oracle Linux
	VMware ESXi
	Red Hat Enterprise Linux
	SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

Solaris

	Unix
	Oracle VM

.PSP

File Ext:	.psp
Type:	Photoshop Preferences File

The PSP file extension is related to Adobe Photoshop, a professional graphics editing application. A PSP file is an application preferences file that saves settings for the actions panel, editing and painting tools, and other settings.

Developer:	Adobe Systems Incorporated
Function:	Settings Files

Software Programs That Open Photoshop Preferences File Files:

Adobe Photoshop Elements by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Adobe Photoshop CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Adobe Creative Suite by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

.PSP

File Ext:	.psp
Type:	Microsoft Streets & Trips Pushpin File

The mapping and routing application MS Streets & Trips uses the PSP file extension as a pushpin file. It contains points of interest.

Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Function:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Microsoft Streets & Trips Pushpin File Files:

Microsoft AutoRoute by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Microsoft Streets & Trips by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

.PSP

File Ext:	.psp
Type:	Autodesk Pond Shape Definition File

The PSP file extension is related to the CAD programs developed by Autodesk and contains pond shape definition. The PSP file is saved in ASCII text format and the content is viewable in the text editor.

Developer:	Autodesk, Inc.
Function:	Settings Files

Software Programs That Open Autodesk Pond Shape Definition File Files:

Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D by Autodesk, Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows

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PSP Troubleshooting

Issues Opening PSP Files

Corel Painter Removed

When trying to open your PSP file, you get the error "Can't Open PSP File Type". Generally, this is experienced in - because Corel Painter isn't installed on your PC. Your operating system cannot associate your PSP with Corel Painter, so double-clicking the file won't work.

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

Obsolete Version of Corel Painter

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Corel Painter installed that's incompatible with your PaintShop Pro Image type. You will need to download a newer version of Corel Painter if you don't have the right version. The primary cause of this problem is that your PaintShop Pro Image file was created by a different (newer) version of Corel Painter than what's installed.

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

Primarily, problems experienced when opening PSP files are due to having the incorrect version of Corel Painter installed on your computer.

Associated Difficulties Loading PSP Files

You can still experience errors opening PSP files even with the latest version of Corel Painter installed on your PC. There can be external issues inside of - that are causing these errors when opening PSPs. Issues that aren't software-related:

• Windows Registry PSP file paths that are incorrect
• Unintentional removal of the description of the PSP file inside the Windows Registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the PSP format
• Your PSP can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• Your PSP is infected with malware
• PSP-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your PaintShop Pro Image file successfully