What's the PLUGIN File?

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PLUGIN File Summary

Most PLUGIN files can be viewed with seven known software applications, typically Adobe Photoshop developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated. It's main file type association is the Adobe Photoshop Plugin format, but also includes two other rarely-seen file types. PLUGIN files are traditionally categorized as Plugin Files.

The PLUGIN File Extension can be viewed on the Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. The main PLUGIN file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

If you are having problems opening PLUGIN files, or would simply like to learn more about the software programs and developers that are associated with them, please see the complete information contained below.

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Popular
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File Rank

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Active

State

5

December

2018

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PLUGIN Types

  3 known file types use this extension

Dominant PLUGIN File Type

.PLUGIN
Extension:.plugin
Classification:Adobe Photoshop Plugin

It may be a plugin file that is used by the image-editing software Photoshop. The content stored in this file extends the default Photoshop functionality. It may also be used to add image filters and effects, as well as support for a new raster image format. In the plug-ins directory of Photoshop installations, several preinstalled PLUGIN files are stored.

Company: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Kind:Plugin Files
Subkey: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.plugin

Software Programs That Open The Adobe Photoshop Plugin:


Adobe Photoshop by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac

Adobe Creative Cloud by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac
Linux
Web

Other PLUGIN Descriptions

.PLUGIN
Extension:.plugin
Classification:Mac OS X Plugin

PLUGIN file extension may refer to a plugin file that may add hardware support or additional features to programs in Mac OS X. It may be installed in the folder that contains Library/Printers/[Manufacturer] and /Library/Internet Plug-Ins locations. This folder is stored in the main Library folder. These plugin files may be installed with various Mac OS X applications.

Company: Mozilla
Kind:Plugin Files

Software Programs That Open Mac OS X Plugin Files:


Mozilla Firefox by Mozilla

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android
Linux
Solaris
illumos

Apple QuickTime Player by Apple

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac

Apple Safari by Apple

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android
Linux
Solaris
illumos
.PLUGIN
Extension:.plugin
Classification:Plugin File

PLUGIN file extension may refer to a plugin file that is related to small utilities, scripts, or other additions called software plugins. These plugins may enhance existing or add new features to software packages or programs. These plugin files may be used in some Adobe or Apple programs and they can't be used except in their intended program.

Company: Open Source
Kind:Plugin Files

Software Programs That Open Plugin File Files:


Apple QuickTime Player by Apple

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac

Apple Safari by Apple

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android
Linux
Solaris
illumos

Amaya by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Adobe Soundbooth by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac

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PLUGIN Demand


Device Breakdown

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Troubleshooting Problems Opening PLUGIN Files


Frequent PLUGIN Opening Issues

Adobe Photoshop is Not Installed

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open PLUGIN Files" when trying to open your PLUGIN. Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Adobe Photoshop isn't installed on your PC. The OS won't know what to do with your PLUGIN file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.


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


Adobe Photoshop Requires Update

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Adobe Photoshop Plugin file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version Adobe Photoshop (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This problem is predominately due to having a Adobe Photoshop Plugin file version that was created by a newer version of Adobe Photoshop than what you have installed on your PC.


Tip: If you right-click on your PLUGIN file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.


Summary: Not having the right Adobe Photoshop version on your computer can cause problems opening PLUGIN files.


Other PLUGIN File Opening Causes

Although you might already have Adobe Photoshop or another PLUGIN-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Adobe Photoshop Plugin files. If you're still experiencing problems opening PLUGIN files, there could be other computer problems. Other contributing causes:

  • Invalid PLUGIN file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the PLUGIN file in the Windows registry
  • Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the PLUGIN format
  • Your PLUGIN can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • Past or present virus infection has affected your PLUGIN
  • Hardware associated with PLUGIN has outdated drivers
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Adobe Photoshop Plugin file

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