File Extension Database

Open PUP File

The PUP extension files have various uses, some of them described below:

PlayStation 3

A PUP file extension, in this section, is a file or patch used to update the software of the PlayStation 3 system.

PlayStation 3 is a video game console developed by Sony Computer Entertainment, as a replacement for the PlayStation 2 console.

In this case, the PUP file may include security patches, bug fixes, and additional operating system features.

PUP files might be named PS3UPDAT.PUP.

You can choose to update the PS3 console by downloading the PUP file from the Internet directly to the console.

However, you can also download the PUP file from the Internet to your computer, and then transfer the update file using storage media, such as a hard drive or USB flash device.

It is possible to extract the contents of a PUP file in Windows, by using the PS3 PUP Extractor program.

Puppy Linux

In this case, the PUP file serves as the installation package used by Puppy Linux, a Linux operating system distribution designed for ease of use.

Puppy Linux is an operating system and a family of lightweight Linux distributions that focus on ease of use and minimal memory consumption, both RAM and storage.

The PUP file runs an installer when it is opened, its behavior being similar to an EXE or MSI file used by Windows software installers.

In the most recent versions of Puppy Linux, the PET format is used, replacing the PUP format.

Software to open a PUP file

How Can I Open PUP File on Windows

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

How Can I Open PUP File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open PUP File on Android

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

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

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