Opening TUB Files

The TUB file type is primarily associated with Paint Shop Pro.

TUBFile Extension TUB
 File extension: TUB
File type:  specialized image file

What is a TUB file?

TUB files mostly belong to Paint Shop Pro. There are two main uses for files with the TUB extension. In one case, a TUB file is a file created by Paint Shop Pro. It stores image data, including layers and effects that you work on during editing. This file structure is designed for the Paint Shop Pro environment, keeping detailed information that supports full image editing.
In another use, a TUB file is a TubeCAD project file. This file holds design information, settings, and project details used in tube design and related CAD work. Each type contains different internal data and requires its respective software to open properly.
How to Open and View
For a Paint Shop Pro image file, run the Paint Shop Pro application. You can find more details and support on the official Paint Shop Pro website.
For a TubeCAD project file, use the TubeCAD software that is intended for managing tube design projects.
Tips
  • Verify which application created the file to choose the correct software.
  • If the file does not open, check for file corruption or a mistaken file association.
  • Keep your editing software updated for improved compatibility.
    • FilExt.com note: Despite sharing the same extension, the file structures are not interchangeable across these applications.

    How to open a TUB file

    You need a suitable software like Paint Shop Pro to open a TUB 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 TUB file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a TUB file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

    Online TUB File Viewer

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    How to convert a TUB file to JPG, PNG, SVG, PDF, ...

    If you want to convert or edit a TUB file, you can use our free Online TUB File Converter (powered by Convert.Guru):
    1. To do this, click the button "Choose your .tub file to view this image" on this page.
    2. After your file is opened in browser,
    3. click "Save as..." in the menu.
    4. Then choose the image format (e.g. JPG, PNG, TIFF, PDF, ...) you want.
    5. Your file will be converted and downloaded.

    Programs that open and convert TUB files:

    1. Paint Shop Pro
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. TUB files are often referred to as Paint Shop Pro raster images because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. Paint Shop Pro (Tube File) by Corel Corporation
      Extension also captured by Graphics Converter Pro. Jasc was acquired by Corel Corporation on 14 October 2004. The Mime types used with this association are: image/bmp. Program ID is PaintShopPro8.Image, PaintShopPro8.PictureTube, PSP7.Image, GraphicsConverterPro.tub Related links: XnView

    Technical Data for TUB File Extension

    File classification:
    Raster Image
    Program ID:
    PaintShopPro8.Image, PaintShopPro8.PictureTube, PSP7.Image, GraphicsConverterPro.tub
    Related files:
    psp, pspimage, psd, zip, prl, jbr, jmd, dwg, dxf
    Related links:
    XnView
    Mime type:
    image/bmp

    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: PaintShopPro8.PictureTube
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Jasc Software Inc\Paint Shop Pro 8\Paint Shop Pro.exe /dde
    ProgramID: PaintShopPro9.PictureTube
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Jasc Software Inc\Paint Shop Pro 9\Paint Shop Pro 9.exe /dde
    ProgramID: PSP7.Image
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Jasc Software Inc\Paint Shop Pro 7\psp.exe
    ProgramID: PSP7.Image
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Jasc Software Inc\Paint Shop Pro 7\psp.exe /dde
    ProgramID: PSP7.Image
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Paint Shop Pro 7\psp.exe /dde
    ProgramID: PaintShopProStudio1.PictureTube
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Jasc Software Inc\Paint Shop Pro Studio\Paint Shop Pro Studio.exe /dde
    ProgramID: XnView.Image
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\XnView\xnview.exe %1
    ProgramID: PhotoFiltre.Psp
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\_Graphix\Suites\PhotoFiltre\PhotoFiltre.exe
    ProgramID: GIMP-2.0-psp
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Gimp-2.0\bin\gimp-2.6.exe
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    a tub specialized image file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with TUB files

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