PSP File Type
- The quick factsWhat are PSP files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a PSP file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.
What is a PSP file?
PSP files have multiple uses, and Paint Shop Pro Image is one of them.
Paint Shop Pro Image
Paint Shop Pro is similar to Adobe Photoshop and contains many of the same features, but the Paint Shop Pro application is offered at a more competitive price. The PSP files that are created by this software contain color bitmap images that have been saved in the Paint Shop Pro file format.
These images can include image guides, vector paths, metadata, layers, and other image objects.
The Paint Shop Pro application was originally created by Jasc Software. In October of 2004, the application was acquired by Corel.
How to open PSP files
We have identified 6 PSP openers that are compatible with this specific type of PSP file.
Programs that open Paint Shop Pro Image files
![]() | Bitberry File Opener | Verified |
![]() | Corel PaintShop Pro | Verified |
![]() | Adobe Photoshop | Verified |
![]() | IrfanView | Verified |
![]() | GIMP | Verified |
![]() | ACDSee | Verified |
Last updated: April 4, 2022
More file formats using the PSP extension
Through our research of PSP files, we know that the following formats exist. However, we have not yet analyzed them in detail, and we would love to hear from you if you have information about either of them.ProShape Drawing
Various apps that use files with this extension
These apps are known to open certain types of PSP files. Remember, different programs may use PSP files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
![]() | Final Media Player | User submitted |
![]() | Adobe Photoshop Elements | User submitted |
![]() | Ashampoo Photo Commander | User submitted |
![]() | Ulead Photo Explorer | User submitted |
![]() | Ulead Instant Viewer | User submitted |
![]() | Zoner Photo Studio | User submitted |
![]() | Photomania Deluxe | User submitted |
![]() | The Print Shop PressWriter | User submitted |
![]() | ABViewer | User submitted |
![]() | Imagine | User submitted |
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