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Basic information about PUI file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension PUI（*.PUI or *.pui）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the PUI file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the PUI file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PUI file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PUI file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PUI file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PUI file?
  • How to open a PUI file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PUI file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PUI file?
  • How to convert PUI files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PUI file format?


1.Detail information about PUI file extension: Foobar2000 Panels UI Configuration

File type Foobar2000 Panels UI Configuration Category Settings Files
Developer Peter Pawlowski File format N/A
Description PUI file is a Foobar2000 Panels UI Configuration developed by Peter Pawlowski. PUI filename suffix is mostly used for Foobar2000 Panels UI Configuration files. Peter Pawlowski defined the Foobar2000 Panels UI Configuration format standard. PUI file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. PUI file format, along with 1087 other file formats, belongs to the Settings Files category. The most popular software that supports PUI files is Foobar2000. Software named Foobar2000 was created by Peter Pawlowski. In order to find more detailed information on the software and PUI files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PUI files

Windows		 Foobar2000



Can't open a PUI file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.PUI”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the PUI extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support PUI file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of PUI files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a PUI file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a PUI file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a PUI file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the PUI file is damaged.
  • Whether the PUI file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the PUI file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the PUI file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the PUI file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a PUI file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a PUI file.

If the PUI file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.