PSBRUSH File Extension

What is PSBRUSH file?

PSBRUSH filename suffix is mostly used for Corel PaintShop Pro Brush Format files. Files with PSBRUSH extension may be used by programs distributed for Mac OS, Windows platform. PSBRUSH file format, along with 522 other file formats, belongs to the Raster Image Files category. The most popular program for handling PSBRUSH files is Corel PaintShop Pro, but users can choose among 3 different programs that support this file format.

Programs which support PSBRUSH file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open PSBRUSH files divided into 2 categories according to system platform supported. Files with PSBRUSH 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.

Updated: 12/07/2020

How to open file with PSBRUSH extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening PSBRUSH files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with PSBRUSH extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with PSBRUSH files.

Step 1. Install Corel PaintShop Pro software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening PSBRUSH files is that no program that can handle PSBRUSH files is installed on user’s system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing Corel PaintShop Pro or different compatible program, such as Corel Painter, CorelDraw Graphics Suite. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support PSBRUSH files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. 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. Update Corel PaintShop Pro to the latest version

You still cannot access PSBRUSH files although Corel PaintShop Pro is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Corel PaintShop Pro cannot handle files with PSBRUSH may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of Corel PaintShop Pro is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Corel PaintShop Pro to PSBRUSH files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate PSBRUSH files with latest version of Corel PaintShop Pro you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the PSBRUSH file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• 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 PSBRUSH files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected PSBRUSH file open the file menu and choose 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 PSBRUSH extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the PSBRUSH for errors

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

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

Should it happed that the PSBRUSH 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. PSBRUSH file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the PSBRUSH file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the PSBRUSH file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. 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 PSBRUSH 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

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Corel PaintShop Pro Brush Format file.

4. Check whether your system can handle 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 PSBRUSH 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 Pro Brush Format file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle PSBRUSH files.

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