since 2000
Opening a PSO File
The PSO file type is primarily associated with DirectX Shader Compiler.
What is a PSO file?
PSO files mostly belong to DirectX Shader Compiler. PSO files serve several roles. The most common type is a compiled shader file made by tools like the DirectX Shader Compiler. These files hold binary code used by the graphics pipeline to process pixel shading for real‐time rendering.
Some PSO files come from Phantasy Star Online where they store game characters or state information.
Other files with this extension are linked with Adobe Photoshop environments. In these cases, they may contain preferences, custom shapes, or even data from Particle Swarm Optimization routines used for optimization tasks.
Key types include:Compiled shader objects: Used in games and graphics applications. (DirectX Shader Compiler) Game data files: Holding save or character data from titles like Phantasy Star Online. Settings and optimization files: Associated with Photoshop and related processes. FilExt.com notes: Choose the proper application to open a PSO file. A developer tool or shader viewer will work for shader files. For game data, use the relevant game software, and for Photoshop settings, open the file with Adobe Photoshop.
Some PSO files come from Phantasy Star Online where they store game characters or state information.
Other files with this extension are linked with Adobe Photoshop environments. In these cases, they may contain preferences, custom shapes, or even data from Particle Swarm Optimization routines used for optimization tasks.
Key types include:
How to open PSO files
You need a suitable software like DirectX Shader Compiler to open a PSO 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 PSO file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a PSO 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 PSO files:
- DirectX Shader Compiler
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. PSO files are often referred to as DirectX Shader Compiler developers because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
- Apple II operating system
PSO file format:
If you can determine the file format, the associated program can also be determined. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. Frequently, however, one file extension is used by different programs for different file formats, and one file format for different file extensions. So you need a detailed analysis of a file to find out the format and the associated program. Our analysis of the PSO files produces the following result:
The file type with the extension 'PSO' is used by different programs with different formats. The file formats most commonly found in PSO files are:
- 35% of all PSO files use the same file format, which have the signature PSIN. The contents of these files cannot be read by a human; only a computer program can interpret the data. The files are on average 130 KB in size and range from 130 KB to 260 KB. The file type was created recently. The following keywords are characteristic: PSIN and pppppppp. The following filename is common: save_char0001.pso or save_default0000.pso. Such files sometimes refer to save, char, pcrosalt and junctions.
- 8% of all PSO files start with the magic bytes DXBC, which are always the first bytes of this file format. They consist of unreadable binary data. A typical file size is 5 KB. The files contain the following words: DXBC and RDEF. Such files are related to light, scenario and durango.
The remaining 57% of all PSO files are different files with different signatures, the following 13 formats exist: .NET and CAP. Sometimes used for water, character, game, basewaterbeading, interior or spec. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your PSO file!
Technical Data for PSO File Extension
File classification:
Developer
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: PrintShop.Project, FileType: Print Shop Project, AppName: Home Productivity Program
ProgramID: PrintShop.Project
EXEFile: C:\The Print Shop Products\The Print Shop Pro Publisher 6.0\The Print Shop 6.0\ps6.exe %1
EXEFile: C:\The Print Shop Products\The Print Shop Pro Publisher 6.0\The Print Shop 6.0\ps6.exe %1
ProgramID: PrintShop.Project
EXEFile: C:\The Print Shop Products\The Print Shop Premier Edition 5.0\Pspe5.exe %1
EXEFile: C:\The Print Shop Products\The Print Shop Premier Edition 5.0\Pspe5.exe %1
ProgramID: PrintShop.Project
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\The Print Shop Deluxe III\psdwin.exe %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\The Print Shop Deluxe III\psdwin.exe %1
a pso compiled binary file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.
How to solve problems with PSO files
- Associate the PSO file extension with the correct application.
- Update your software that should actually open compiled binary files. Because only the current version supports the latest PSO file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available DirectX Shader Compiler update.
- To make sure that your PSO file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
- Click here to open your .PSO file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.