PSPFRAM File Extension

What is PSPFRAM file?

Full format name of files that use PSPFRAM extension is Corel PaintShop Pro Frame Format. PSPFRAM files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with PSPFRAM extension are categorized as Raster Image Files files. The Raster Image Files subset comprises 522 various file formats. The most popular software that supports PSPFRAM files is Corel PaintShop Pro.

Programs which support PSPFRAM file extension

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

Updated: 09/17/2020

How to open file with PSPFRAM extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening PSPFRAM files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with PSPFRAM files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install Corel PaintShop Pro software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening PSPFRAM files is that no program that can handle PSPFRAM files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Corel PaintShop Pro developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Corel PaintShop Pro installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

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

If the problems with opening PSPFRAM files still occur even after installing Corel PaintShop Pro, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Corel PaintShop Pro 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 PSPFRAM files are not compatible with Corel PaintShop Pro. 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 PSPFRAM files

After installing Corel PaintShop Pro (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open PSPFRAM files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the PSPFRAM with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• 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 PSPFRAM files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with PSPFRAM extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with PSPFRAM extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the PSPFRAM for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the PSPFRAM file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the PSPFRAM file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the PSPFRAM is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. PSPFRAM file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

Did you receive the PSPFRAM 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 PSPFRAM extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

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. 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 PSPFRAM extension. In this case close the other applications.

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 PaintShop Pro Frame Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with PSPFRAM files affecting older versions of given software.

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