Open PSF files

  • Full name
    ArcSoft PhotoStudio File Image Format
  • Developer
    Adobe Systems
  • Popularity
Have you encountered a problem with a PSF 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 PSF file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your PSF file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is PSF file?

With the file extension PSF so-called proof setting files of the image editing software Adobe Photoshop are marked. Proof profile files give you a preview of what the image will look like before you print a picture in a print shop.

More info

In PSF files in addition to the output device and various information such as paper simulations are stored. To load a PSF file go to 'View-> Proof Setup-> Own Proof' in the proof manager. Photoshop supplies a large number of proof files for various professional makers (eg ARRIFlex, Epson).

The default storage location for PSF files is:

'~ Application DataAdobeColorProofing' (Windows)

'~ / Library / Application Support / Adobe / Color / Proofing' (Mac OSX)

Programs which can open a PSF file

How to open file with PSF extension?

In order to open a file with PSF extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening PSF 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 PSF files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Adobe Photoshop or other program from the list

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

Set Adobe Photoshop as the default program for opening PSF 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 PSF 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 Adobe Photoshop applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Adobe Photoshop has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with PSF files

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

  • File data is corrupted
  • PSF 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 PSF files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • PSF 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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