SEL File Extension

What is SEL file?

Full format name of files that use SEL extension is Corel PaintShop Photo Pro Selection Format. Corel Corporation defined the Corel PaintShop Photo Pro Selection Format format standard. SEL file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. SEL file format, along with 1326 other file formats, belongs to the Data Files category. The most popular software that supports SEL files is PaintShop Pro.

Programs which support SEL file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support SEL files. SEL 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 SEL extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening SEL files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Corel PaintShop Photo Pro Selection Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with SEL files.

Step 1. Get the PaintShop Pro

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports SEL files installed on the system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download PaintShop Pro and install it on your device. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading PaintShop Pro installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

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

You still cannot access SEL files although 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. If you have an older version of PaintShop Pro installed, it may not support SEL format. The most recent version of PaintShop Pro is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign PaintShop Pro to SEL files

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

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the SEL with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where PaintShop Pro is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open SEL files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the SEL file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select PaintShop Pro and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with SEL extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the SEL is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the SEL file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

If the SEL is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the SEL file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

Did you receive the SEL 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. If the SEL file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Corel PaintShop Photo Pro Selection Format file again.

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

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

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Corel PaintShop Photo Pro Selection Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the SEL files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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