Open TPL files

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Have you encountered a problem with a TPL file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a TPL file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your TPL file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is TPL file?

The file extension TPL marks so-called Tool Preset files of the image processing software Adobe Photoshop. It can store settings for any type of tool, such as the pen thickness of a brush or a pattern for the fill function. With TPL files, changes to existing settings (eg through brush files) can be saved separately.

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You can access the tool settings either through the tool settings window with 'Window-> Tool Presets or via the Preset Manager with' Edit-> Presets Manager 'and then select Tool from the pop-up menu.

Programs which can open a TPL file

How to open file with TPL extension?

In order to open a file with TPL extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening TPL file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with TPL files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Original program that created the template or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening TPL files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support TPL files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of TPL files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Original program that created the template as the default program for opening TPL files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate TPL files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Original program that created the template applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Original program that created the template has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with TPL files

Sometimes problems with opening TPL files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • TPL files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open TPL files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • TPL file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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