Opening AMP Files

The AMP file type is primarily associated with Photoshop.

AMPFile Extension AMP
File extension: AMP
File type:  arbitrary map file

What is an AMP file

AMP files mostly belong to Photoshop by Adobe. AMP is the extension for the Adobe Curves Map file format. It is used by Adobe Photoshop, a raster graphics editing software. An AMP file is a binary file used to store adjustments made using the Curves tool that are applied to images. This tool allows users to adjust RGB image color and tone to achieve effects such as changing image brightness, modifying contrast, and fine tuning colors. The Curve tool allows modifying three variables - shadows, midtones, and highlights - for adjusting the tone of images. It allows editing the red, green and blue components of the image separately for adjusting image color. Curve settings made using this tool are saved in the \Presets\Curves\ folder of the installation directory, and can be accessed as presets for use in other files. AMP files store curves created using the Curves pencil tool. Curves created using the Curves point tool are saved in a different file format, ACV.

How do you open AMP files?

You need a suitable software like Photoshop to open an AMP file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your AMP file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a AMP file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert AMP files:

  1. Photoshop by Adobe
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. AMP files are often referred to as Photoshop settings because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. Alfresco (module package) by Alfresco
    Alfresco is an ECM (Enterprise Content Management) software - a collection of data management software products designed for Windows and Unix-like operating systems. It was developed by Alfresco and now is under the ownership of Hyland. The AMP file is an Alfresco module package that contains a bundle of code, content model, content, and the directory structure. It is used for distributing additional functionalities for Content Services. This file format is classified as Compressed. Related links: Alfresco on Wikipedia, Working with AMPs, Community
  3. ALPHACAM (mill post data file) by Hexagon
    ALPHACAM is a modular CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing) software owned by Hexagon and designed for woodworking and metal/stone cutting. It provides modules that include routing, milling, and turning with 2-axis to 5-axis. The AMP file is a mill post data file. This file format is classified as CAD. Related links: Manual, Forum, Tutorial
  4. AMP (accelerated mobile page file) by OpenJS Foundation
    AMP (Accelerated Mobile Page) is an open-source HTML framework initiated by Google and now maintained by OpenJS Foundation. It is a robust web components framework developed to provide quick loading of web pages on mobile devices. The AMP file is an accelerated mobile page file. The AMP page is an HTML page with dedicated scripts and tags. It is a lightweight version of an HTML page - with certain specifications to load faster on mobile devices. This file format is classified as Web (source). Related links: Accelerated Mobile Pages on Wikipedia, Documentation, What is AMP - Guide
  5. RMM (policy script file) by N‑able
    N-able RMM (Remote Monitoring and Management) is a cloud-based suite of services delivered in a single integrated platform that provides computer network managing, monitoring, and securing - from a unified web-based console. This platform offers security and data-driven insights, antivirus and web protection, service desk, and risk intelligence. The AMP file is an Automation Manager policy script file. This file format is classified as Developer. Related links: AMP Script Editing, RMM User Guide, Resources
  6. SPSS Amos (graphics output file) by IBM
    SPSS Amos is an SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) software developed by IBM to test relationships between observed and unobserved variables. It is commonly used for creating models to test hypotheses and confirm relationships among observed and latent variables. The AMP file is an SPSS Amos graphics output file that contains all the statistical output details. It is used for estimating and fitting statistics for display within the path model. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: Documentation, Datasheet, Forum

AMP file format:

To view or edit AMP files you need to know the file format, because it determines how the data in this file is stored. Each file format has a unique extension and almost always a unique signature. For example, Microsoft Word documents have the extension .docx and the signature (usually the first 3 characters in this file) PK. Nonetheless, different programs can utilize the same file extension to represent distinct file formats. Double-clicking on the file often results in an error when opening. Exact knowledge of the format is therefore important in order to solve problems occurring in files. Below is our analysis of the AMP files:

AMP is rarely used as a file extension and includes different formats for the applicable programs. However, the following two file formats are common:

All the rest of the AMP files (70%) have different formats, the following 5 formats can be found: UTF-16 (LE), HTML and Ant. The category is mesure or model. Just click the "Choose your .amp file to analyze" button on this page to find out what your AMP file is.

Technical Data for AMP File Extension

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The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: Photoshop.ArbitraryMapFile, AppName: Adobe Photoshop
EXEFile: Photoshop.exe

ProgramID: Photoshop.ArbitraryMapFile, AppName: Adobe Photoshop
EXEFile: Photoshp.exe

ProgramID: Photoshop.ArbitraryMapFile, AppName: Adobe Photoshop CS
EXEFile: Photoshop.exe

ProgramID: Photoshop.ArbitraryMapFile, AppName: Adobe Photoshop Elements
EXEFile: photoshopelements.exe

ProgramID: Photoshop.ArbitraryMapFile, AppName: PHOTOSTO
EXEFile: PHOTOSTO.EXE

ProgramID: Photoshop.ArbitraryMapFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS\Photoshop.exe

ProgramID: Photoshop.ArbitraryMapFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop

ProgramID: Photoshop.ArbitraryMapFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop 5.0 LE\Photosle.exe

ProgramID: Photoshop.ArbitraryMapFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop 5.5\Photoshp.exe

ProgramID: Photoshop.ArbitraryMapFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop 6.0.1 CE\Photoshp.exe

ProgramID: Photoshop.ArbitraryMapFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop 6.0\Photoshp.exe

ProgramID: Photoshop.ArbitraryMapFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop 7.0\Photoshop.exe

ProgramID: Photoshop.ArbitraryMapFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop CS\Photoshop.

ProgramID: Photoshop.ArbitraryMapFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop CS\Photoshop.exe

ProgramID: Photoshop.ArbitraryMapFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop Elements

ProgramID: Photoshop.ArbitraryMapFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 2\Photoshopelements.exe

ProgramID: Photoshop.ArbitraryMapFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 3.0\PhotoshopelementsEditor.exe

ProgramID: Photoshop.ArbitraryMapFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop Elements\PhotoshopElements.exe

ProgramID: Photoshop.ArbitraryMapFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Photoshop Elements 2\Photoshopelements.exe

ProgramID: Photoshop.ArbitraryMapFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop 5.0\Photoshp.exe

ProgramID: Photoshop.ArbitraryMapFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\adobe\photoshop cs\photoshop.exe does not exist.

ProgramID: Photoshop.ArbitraryMapFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Photoshop7\Photoshop.exe

ProgramID: Photoshop.ArbitraryMapFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Photoshop CS\Photoshop.exe

ProgramID: Photoshop.ArbitraryMapFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%r\Adobe\Photoshop 7.0\Photoshop.exe

ProgramID: Photoshop.ArbitraryMapFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 4.0\PhotoshopelementsEditor.exe

ProgramID: Photoshop.ArbitraryMapFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 5.0\PhotoshopelementsEditor.exe

ProgramID: Photoshop.ArbitraryMapFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop\Photoshop.exe

ProgramID: Photoshop.ArbitraryMapFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PhootoshopCS\Adobe Photoshop CS3\Photoshop.exe

ProgramID: Photoshop.ArbitraryMapFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Photoshop Elements\Photoshopelements.exe

ProgramID: Photoshop.ArbitraryMapFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 6.0\PhotoshopelementsEditor.exe


an amp arbitrary map file is a special file format by Adobe and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with AMP files

  • Associate the AMP file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open arbitrary map files. Because only the current version supports the latest AMP file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Adobe manufacturer website after an available Photoshop update.
  • To make sure that your AMP file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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