File Extension Database

Open ABR File

A file with the ABR extension is a useful file for Photoshop Brush, which is a plug-in for customizing strokes in Adobe Photoshop.

The ABR file stores information about the shape and texture of one or more brushes.

ABR files are used through Photoshop's Brush tool. By default, these files are stored in the Photoshop installation folder.

Not only can you create your own ABR files, but you can also download free Photoshop brushes online.

ABR files can be opened and used with Adobe Photoshop, of course, and also with GIMP, which is another free image editor that supports ABR files.

Just by copying the ABR file to the correct folder, the GIMP software will be able to view and open it.

It is also possible to open ABR files with Tumasoft's Argus or with abrViewer, but these programs only allow you to see a preview of what the brush looks like and do not allow you to use it.

Software to open an ABR file

Typical ABR application file locations:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 7.0\PhotoshopelementsEditor.exe
"C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS4 (64 Bit)\Photoshop.exe" "%1"

Frequently used application names to open ABR files:

Adobe
Adobe - Adobe Photoshop CS4 (64 Bit)

Frequently associated Windows objects:

Photoshop.BrushesFile

How Can I Open ABR File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open ABR file is to find a ABR file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ABR file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open ABR file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as ABR file opener then try to search online for "ABR viewer", "application to open ABR file" or "open ABR file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open ABR file

How Can I Open ABR File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a ABR file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ABR file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with ABR file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as ABR file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open ABR file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open ABR file then try to search for "ABR viewer", "application to open ABR file" or "read ABR file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read ABR file

How Can I Open ABR File on Android

If you downloaded a ABR file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded ABR file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "ABR".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "ABR viewer", "ABR file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open ABR File on iPhone or iPad

To open ABR File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the ABR file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "ABR". This way you can find apps which can open ABR files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "ABR viewer" or "ABR file" online in your favorite search engine.