CPS File Extension

What is CPS file?

CPS filename suffix is mostly used for Corel Photo House Format files. Corel defined the Corel Photo House Format format standard. Files with CPS extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with CPS extension are categorized as Raster Image Files files. The Raster Image Files subset comprises 522 various file formats. Corel Photo House is by far the most used program for working with CPS files.

Programs which support CPS file extension

Programs that can handle CPS files are as follows. Files with CPS extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with CPS extension?

Being unable to open files with CPS extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Corel Photo House Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install Corel Photo House software

Problems with opening and working with CPS files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with CPS files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Corel Photo House. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download Corel Photo House installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Corel Photo House and update if needed

If the problems with opening CPS files still occur even after installing Corel Photo House, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Corel Photo House is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why CPS files are not compatible with Corel Photo House. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Corel Photo House.

Step 3. Associate Corel Photo House Format files with Corel Photo House

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate CPS files with latest version of Corel Photo House you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the CPS file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Corel Photo House is installed, check the Always use this app to open CPS files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected CPS file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with CPS extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the CPS is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the CPS file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Verify that the CPS in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the CPS is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. CPS file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the CPS file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with CPS extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Corel Photo House

If the systems has insufficient resources to open CPS files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Corel Photo House Format file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle CPS files.

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