File Extension Database

Open COLLECTION File

File extensions help identify the type of a file and the program that can open it. One such file extension is COLLECTION. This file extension has various applications in different software and systems. Here, we talk about the different formats and ways to use .COLLECTION files.

Understanding COLLECTION Files in Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Windows uses the COLLECTION file extension for its system and driver files. These files are usually not meant to be manually opened or edited by users. However, they can be checked for errors using Windows' built-in error checking tool. When a COLLECTION file is misbehaving, you can use the command-line CHKDSK utility to check the file system and file system metadata of a volume for logical and physical errors.

COLLECTION Files in Adobe Illustrator

In Adobe Illustrator, the .COLLECTION file extension is used for color swatch files. To open these files, simply launch Adobe Illustrator, and choose "Swatch Libraries" from the "Window" menu, then select "Other Library", and navigate to your .COLLECTION file.

Using COLLECTION Files in Shortcut Collections

Some software uses COLLECTION files to save collections of keyboard shortcuts. An example of this is Pro Tools, a popular audio production software. To load a keyboard shortcuts collection, go to the "Setup" menu, then "Preferences", then the "Mixing" tab, and then click on "Import..." in the "Command Keyboard Focus" section.

COLLECTION File Important Information

Regardless of the software they're used with, .COLLECTION files are usually system or data files, not meant to be manually manipulated by users. It's advised to leave these files as they are unless you fully understand their use. Always make sure to keep a backup before interacting with these files. Remember that each software using a .COLLECTION file might treat it differently, so always refer to the pertinent software manual for ultimate guidance.

Typical COLLECTION application file locations:

"G:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Bridge CS5\Bridge.exe" "%1"

Frequently used application names to open COLLECTION files:

Adobe - Adobe Bridge CS5

Frequently associated Windows objects:

Bridge.Collection

How Can I Open COLLECTION File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open COLLECTION file is to find a COLLECTION file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a COLLECTION 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 COLLECTION 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 COLLECTION file opener then try to search online for "COLLECTION viewer", "application to open COLLECTION file" or "open COLLECTION file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open COLLECTION file

How Can I Open COLLECTION File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a COLLECTION file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a COLLECTION 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 COLLECTION file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as COLLECTION file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open COLLECTION file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open COLLECTION file then try to search for "COLLECTION viewer", "application to open COLLECTION file" or "read COLLECTION file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read COLLECTION file

How Can I Open COLLECTION File on Android

If you downloaded a COLLECTION 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 COLLECTION 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 "COLLECTION".
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 "COLLECTION viewer", "COLLECTION 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 COLLECTION File on iPhone or iPad

To open COLLECTION 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 COLLECTION 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 "COLLECTION". This way you can find apps which can open COLLECTION 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 "COLLECTION viewer" or "COLLECTION file" online in your favorite search engine.

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