Basic information about PSE file

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

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


1.Detail information about PSE file extension: Photoshop Elements Photo Project

File type Photoshop Elements Photo Project Category Raster Image Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format Binary
Description PSE file is a Photoshop Elements Photo Project developed by Adobe Systems. Digital photo editing project created by Photoshop Elements (PSE), a trimmed-down version of Adobe Photoshop; similar to a .PSD file (the default extension for Photoshop Elements) and saves the current image layers and applied edits.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PSE files

Windows		 Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018

macOS		 Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018



How to convert PSE files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for PSE files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve PSE to another files conversion, you may use the option.

PSE to JPEG


Can't open a PSE 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.PSE”。

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 PSE extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the PSE 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.