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Basic information about PAN file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension PAN（*.PAN or *.pan）, 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 PAN file yourself.

There are 5 file types using the PAN file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PAN file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PAN file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PAN file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PAN file?
  • How to open a PAN file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PAN file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PAN file?
  • How to convert PAN files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PAN file format?


1.Detail information about PAN file extension: CorelDRAW Printer Specific Settings

File type CorelDRAW Printer Specific Settings Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PAN file is a CorelDRAW Printer Specific Settings. The pan file extension is associated with CorelDRAW, a vector graphics editor for Microsoft Windows operating system, developed and sold by Corel Corporation.

The pan files contain printer specific settings.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PAN files

Windows		 CorelDraw Graphics Suite


2.Detail information about PAN file extension: Panorama Database File

File type Panorama Database File Category Database Files
Developer ProVUE Development File format Binary
Description PAN file is a Panorama Database File developed by ProVUE Development.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PAN files

Windows		 ProVUE Development Panorama
ProVUE Development Panorama Sheets

macOS
 ProVUE Development Panorama
ProVUE Development Panorama Sheets


3.Detail information about PAN file extension: Chromeleon Control Panel

File type Chromeleon Control Panel Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PAN file is a Chromeleon Control Panel.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PAN files

Windows		 Chromeleon


4.Detail information about PAN file extension: SmoothMove Pan Viewer Image File

File type SmoothMove Pan Viewer Image File Category Raster Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PAN file is a SmoothMove Pan Viewer Image File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PAN files


5.Detail information about PAN file extension: The Panorama Factory Project File

File type The Panorama Factory Project File Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PAN file is a The Panorama Factory Project File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PAN files

Windows		 The Panorama Factory

macOS
 The Panorama Factory for Mac



Can't open a PAN 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.PAN”。

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 PAN extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support PAN 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 PAN 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 PAN file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a PAN 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 PAN file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the PAN 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.