File Extension Database

Open PSS File

Files with the PSS extension can take various formats, some of which are listed below:

Sony PlayStation 2

In this case, a PSS extension file is a game video file used by the PlayStation 2 console.

PlayStation 2, also known as PS2, is the second video console produced by Sony, it is the successor to the PlayStation and competed against Sega's Dreamcast, Nintendo's Gamecube and Microsoft's Xbox.

The PlayStation 2 was released in 2000 and became the best-selling home console in history, with more than 155 million units sold.

It also has one of the longest production cycles in history, at just over 12 years, comparable only to the Neo-Geo and the Atari 2600.

The PSS file contains audio and video data and is used to play the game scenes and other movies.

PSS files can be converted to more common video types, or split into separate audio and video files using various utilities.

As an aside, for example, the VLC media player only plays the video from PSS files, not the audio.

AutoDesk AutoCAD

In this case, the PSS file is a type of design file, used by AutoCAD.

AutoCAD is the program that many architects use to design sketches, drawings, plans, structures and parts that must meet certain parameters requested by clients.

AutoCAD is a multifaceted program that allows you to develop projects of an architectural, industrial, mechanical, graphic design, and engineering nature.

Thanks to the possibility of viewing designs in 2D and 3D, AutoCAD is one of the most widely used digital design programs on the market.

The PSS file is a 3D layout drawing application, and it contains plot stamping information such as plot scale, paper size, layout name, and plotting device information.

The PSS file is used to publish and print drawings using specified properties.

PSS files are multi-user and multi-tasking, allowing multiple users to access the same file and stamp their own paths using different settings.

Joel Technologies Picture and Sound Show

In this third case, the PSS file is a slideshow created by Picture and Sound Show.

Picture and Sound Show is a 32-bit screen saver for Windows, which allows you to create your own slideshows from images and sounds on your computer.

The PSS file contains a collection of images and audio files used in the slideshow.

Thus, within a PSS file, customization options include image and sound order, image position, transition effects, image titles, and background patterns.

Adobe RoboHelp

In this section, a PSS file is a data file created by Adobe RoboHelp, a help content authoring application.

Adobe RoboHelp is a tool, representing a solution for communicators and technicians to create, collaborate, personalize, and optimize content for help systems, policies and procedures, and multi-channel professional knowledge bases and cross-device publications.

The PSS file contains information about a project that is usually formatted with the XPJ extension and is written in plain text.

The PSS includes the time the project was created and the language of the project.

PSS files also store the locations of the files referenced by the XPJ project, including those with the HHP extension, which are HTML Help project files, HHC, HTML Table of Contents files, and BRS files. , which are navigation script files.

PSS files are automatically created and overwritten by Adobe RoboHelp when creating and saving XPJ project files.

Because PSS files conflict with XPJ files, PSS should not be added to version control, or source control.

Software to open and work with a PSS file

As you could see, PSS files acquire different formats, which must be well differentiated to avoid damage, both to the files and to the operating system registries, therefore you must make sure of the format and then choose the correct application below:

Frequently associated Windows objects:

DWGTrueViewPlotStampSettings

How Can I Open PSS File on Windows

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

How Can I Open PSS File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open PSS File on Android

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

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

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