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What are PPF files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a PPF file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your PPF files.

What is a PPF file?

PPF files have multiple uses, and Corel Picture Publisher is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Corel Picture Publisher File

Corel Picture Publisher is an image editing software that allows users to produce professional photographic effects. It saves images in a proprietary PPF file format. PPF stands for Picture Publisher File and it contains a bitmap image in binary form. This format was used by Picture Publisher versions 6 to 10.

Picture Publisher is no longer available but users can still view PPF files with the CorelDraw software.

How to open PPF files

We have identified one PPF opener that is compatible with this specific type of PPF file.

Programs that open Corel Picture Publisher files

CorelDRAWCorelDRAWVerified

Last updated: March 10, 2023

All known file formats using extension .PPF

While Corel Picture Publisher File is a popular type of PPF-file, we know of 4 different uses of the .PPF file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

DAISY Protected Package File

We know that one PPF format is DAISY Protected Package File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different PPF openers which you will find listed below.

PinPoint Form

We know that one PPF format is PinPoint Form. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

PlayStation Patch File

We know that one PPF format is PlayStation Patch File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of PPF files. Remember, different programs may use PPF files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

PowerArchiverPowerArchiverVerified
Micrografx, Inc. Picture PublisherMicrografx, Inc. Picture PublisherUser submitted
Prokon Structural Analysis & DesignProkon Structural Analysis & DesignUser submitted
WinFAMWinFAMUser submitted
PPLivePPLiveUser submitted
Micrografx, Inc. Photo MagicMicrografx, Inc. Photo MagicUser submitted
Micrografx, Inc. iGrafx ImageMicrografx, Inc. iGrafx ImageUser submitted
PCBPCBUser submitted
EdgecamEdgecamUser submitted
Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft OfficeUser submitted

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