Opening PSPSHAPE Files

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

PSPSHAPE	File extension: PSPSHAPE
	File type:	Ver 8+ Shape

What is a PSPSHAPE file?

PSPSHAPE files mostly belong to Paint Shop Pro by Corel Corporation. Jasc was acquired by Corel Corporation on 14 October 2004.

How to open PSPSHAPE files

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

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.PSPSHAPE File Not Opening? How to Fix It:

PSPSHAPE files can originate from different programs and aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: If a graphic designer sent it, it is likely a Corel Paint Shop Pro (Ver 8+) vector shape file. If it came from a developer, it might be custom data.
Check the Header: Open the file in a hex editor to inspect its first bytes:
- PK indicates a zipped archive.
- JASC or Paint Shop Pro signatures suggest a Corel image asset.
- Readable XML/JSON implies a structured text format.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required; try Corel PaintShop Pro or CorelDRAW, and if uncertain, ask the sender.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your .PSPSHAPE file into our viewer above to detect its format, extract readable text or metadata, and preview its contents when possible.

Technical Data for PSPSHAPE File Extension

Program ID:

PaintShopPro8.Image, PaintShopPro8.Shape

Related files:

pcn, prl, tub

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.Shape
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Jasc Software Inc\Paint Shop Pro 8\Paint Shop Pro.exe /dde

ProgramID: PaintShopPro9.Shape
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Jasc Software Inc\Paint Shop Pro 9\Paint Shop Pro 9.exe /dde

ProgramID: PaintShopProStudio1.Shape
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Jasc Software Inc\Paint Shop Pro Studio\Paint Shop Pro Studio.exe /dde

ProgramID: PaintShopProX.Shape
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\Corel Paint Shop Pro X\Paint Shop Pro X.exe /dde

ProgramID: PaintShopProPhotoXI.Shape
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo XI\Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo.exe

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a pspshape Ver 8+ Shape is a special file format by Corel Corporation and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with PSPSHAPE files

Associate the PSPSHAPE file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open ver 8+ shapes. Because only the current version supports the latest PSPSHAPE file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Corel Corporation manufacturer website after an available Paint Shop Pro update.
To make sure that your PSPSHAPE file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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