PS7 File Extension

What is PS7 file?

PS7 filename suffix is mostly used for Corel PaintShop Photo Pro files. Corel PaintShop Photo Pro format was developed by Corel Corporation. Files with PS7 extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. PS7 file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The most popular software that supports PS7 files is Corel PaintShop Pro.

Programs which support PS7 file extension

The following listing features PS7-compatible programs. PS7 files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with PS7 extension?

Problems with accessing PS7 may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with PS7 files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install Corel PaintShop Pro software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening PS7 files is that no program that can handle PS7 files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Corel PaintShop Pro. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download Corel PaintShop Pro installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Corel PaintShop Pro and update if needed

If you already have Corel PaintShop Pro installed on your systems and PS7 files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of Corel PaintShop Pro installed, it may not support PS7 format. The latest version of Corel PaintShop Pro should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Corel PaintShop Pro to PS7 files

After installing Corel PaintShop Pro (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open PS7 files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the PS7 file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Corel PaintShop Pro installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open PS7 files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the PS7 file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with PS7 extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the PS7 is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the PS7 file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The PS7 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the PS7 is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the PS7 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the PS7 file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Ensure the file with PS7 extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the PS7 file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with PS7 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

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Corel PaintShop Photo Pro file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Corel PaintShop Pro

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with PS7 extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Corel PaintShop Photo Pro file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle PS7 files.

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