Opening a PSPMASK File

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

PSPMASK	File extension: PSPMASK
	File type:	Ver 8+ Mask

What is a PSPMASK file?

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

How can I open a PSPMASK file?

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

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How to extract texts from PSPMASK files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

If you want to extract texts from PSPMASK file or capture a screenshot, you can use our free Online PSPMASK File Viewer:

To do so, click the "Choose your .pspmask file to view this image" button above.
Your PSPMASK file will then be displayed in the browser.
Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Download the converted file.

.PSPMASK File Not Opening? How to Fix It:

Because .PSPMASK files can originate from different programs, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: If received from a graphic designer or digital artist, it is likely a Paint Shop Pro Mask file used in image editing workflows.
Check the Header: Open the file in a hex viewer to inspect the first bytes:
- "Paint Shop Pro" or specific magic bytes indicate a Corel image file.
- "PK" suggests a renamed ZIP archive.
- Readable XML implies a text-based configuration.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required; try Corel PaintShop Pro, XnView, or ask the sender what they used.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file onto this page to detect its format, extract metadata, and preview contents.

Technical Data for PSPMASK File Extension

Program ID:

PaintShopPro8.Mask

Related files:

pcn, prl, jmd

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

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

ProgramID: XnView.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\XnView\xnview.exe %1

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

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

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

How to solve problems with PSPMASK files

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