WSA File Extension

What is WSA file?

WSA is a file extension commonly associated with Corel PaintShop Photo Pro Animation Shop Workspace files. Corel PaintShop Photo Pro Animation Shop Workspace format was developed by Corel Corporation. Files with WSA extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with WSA extension are categorized as Settings Files files. The Settings Files subset comprises 1305 various file formats. The software recommended for managing WSA files is Corel PaintShop Pro.

Programs which support WSA file extension

The following listing features WSA-compatible programs. Files with WSA 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 WSA extension?

Problems with accessing WSA may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with WSA extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. 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 WSA files is that no program that can handle WSA 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. 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. Verify the you have the latest version of Corel PaintShop Pro

If the problems with opening WSA files still occur even after installing Corel PaintShop Pro, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software.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. 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 WSA format. 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 PaintShop Pro.

Step 3. Set the default application to open WSA files to Corel PaintShop Pro

If you have the latest version of Corel PaintShop Pro installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage WSA on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

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

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

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

Step 4. Ensure that the WSA file is complete and free of errors

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

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

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the WSA file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the WSA file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

Did you receive the WSA 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 WSA 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. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Corel PaintShop Pro

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support WSA files. Close all running programs and try opening the WSA file.

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Corel PaintShop Photo Pro Animation Shop Workspace files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle WSA files.

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