Opening a PSS File

The PSS file type is primarily associated with AutoCAD.

PSS	File extension: PSS
	File type:	plot stamp settings

What is a PSS file?

PSS files mostly belong to AutoCAD by Autodesk. A PSS file contains plot stamp settings used by AutoCAD computer-aided design software. Settings stored in a PSS file include paper size, plot scale, and plotting device data used to print and publish a 3D drawing. Another type of PSS file contains an MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 video clip (e.g. cutscene) used in PlayStation 2 video games. PSS is also the filename extension of an ancillary project information file created with RoboHelp responsive help, policy, and knowledge base authoring software. PaintShop photo editor saves its sandstone preset in a PSS file. Type Manager uses a PSS file to store PostScript stubs.

How to open a PSS file

You need a suitable software like AutoCAD to open a PSS 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 PSS file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a PSS 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 PSS files:

AutoCAD by Autodesk
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. PSS files are often referred to as AutoCAD cads because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
PaintShop (sandstone preset) by Corel
PaintShop is a professional photo editor for Windows desktop. It uses a PSS file to store a sandstone preset used in editing operations. This file format is classified as Raster Image.
PlayStation 2 (video clip) by Sony
PlayStation 2 is a video game console. Its graphics engine can play PSS files containing video clips used in PlayStation 2-compatible video games. This file format is classified as Video. Related links: Windows Media Player Classic
Pocket SlideShow (presentation) by CNetX
Pocket SlideShow is a presentation program for the Pocket PC edition of Windows operating system. It uses a PSS file to store presentations (usually converted from PPT files). This file format is classified as Data.
Screensaver Producer (data) by Axialis SA
Screensaver Producer is a Windows-based program for creating screensavers using Flash, sprites, video clips, and images. It uses data saved in a PSS file. This file format is classified as Data.
Type Manager (PostScript stub) by Adobe
Type Manager is a Windows and macOS program for creating high-quality OpenType and PostScript fonts. It saves a PostScript stub in a PSS file. This file format is classified as Font.

PSS format details:

A file format defines how the data in the file is structured. The file format can be determined based on the file extension and the signature (the first few characters of a file). Frequently, however, one file extension is used by different programs for different file formats, and one file format for different file extensions. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. Below you will find our evaluation of the PSS files:

The PSS file extension is not found very often and includes different formats for the applicable programs. However, the following two file formats are common:

50% of all PSS files use the same file format, which can be identified by the letters "00 00 01 BA" at the beginning. If you open these files in a text editor, you will see only illegible characters. The files are often between 3 MB and 89 MB in size. The file type was used 20 years ago. Certain words are almost always found in the files, such as TMPGEnc and encoded. Files like these have the following tags: wepes and open.
40% of all PSS files start with the bytes 33 25 crucial for this file format. These are binary files, so they do not contain words or text. The files are on average 220 bytes in size and range from 30 bytes to 620 bytes. Some examples of file names are file20180601.pss.

The remaining 10% of all PSS files are different files with different signatures. Sometimes used for amfm or data. You can get all the details of your PSS file by dragging it onto this page or by clicking the button "Choose your .pss file to analyze" above.

Technical Data for PSS File Extension

File classification:

CAD

Related files:

iso, exe, pass, vag, img, irx, dwg, afs, zip, docx, cnf, wad, txt, jpg, plist, dll, dwf, ctb, plt

Mime type:

application/octet-stream

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: AdobeTypeManager.pssType, FileType: PostScript Printer Stub, AppName: Adobe Type Manager
EXEFile: ATMFM.EXE

ProgramID: AdobeTypeManager.psstype, FileType: PostScript Printer Stub, AppName: Adobe Type Manager for NT

ProgramID: AutoCADLTPlotStampSettings, FileType: AutoCAD LT Plot Stamp Settings

ProgramID: AutoCADPlotStampSettings, FileType: AutoCAD Plot Stamp Settings

ProgramID: AdobeTypeManager.psstype
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe Type Manager\ATMFM.EXE

ProgramID: AdobeTypeManager.psstype
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe Type Manager\ATMFM.EXE %1

ProgramID: AdobeTypeManager.psstype
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\adobe\Adobe Type

ProgramID: AdobeTypeManager.pssType
EXEFile: c:\psfonts\ATMFM.EXE %1

ProgramID: pssfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\K-Lite Codec Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: PSS.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\DkZ Studio\DkZStudio.exe

ProgramID: pssfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ringz Studio\Storm Codec\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: AdobeTypeManager.psstype
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Type Manager\ATMFM.EXE

ProgramID: pssfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Mplayer\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: PasswordSaverAXL
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Password Saver\pwdsaver.exe

ProgramID: qvodplayer.pss
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QvodPlayer\QvodPlayer.exe -localfile

ProgramID: pssfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Combined Community Codec Pack\MPC\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: mplayerc.mpg
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Recode Media\X Codec Pack v2\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: mplayerc.pss
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ringz Studio\Storm Codec\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: stormplayer.pss
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\StormII\Storm.exe /play

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a pss plot stamp setting is a special file format by Autodesk and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with PSS files

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