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Basic information about PAL file

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

There are 8 file types using the PAL file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PAL file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PAL file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PAL file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the PAL file?
How to open a PAL file?
What programs do I need to open a PAL file?
What programs help to create and edit a PAL file?
How to convert PAL files to another file format?
How to convert another files to PAL file format?

1.Detail information about PAL file extension: Painter Custom Palettes File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PAL files
File type	Painter Custom Palettes File	Category	Settings Files
Developer	Corel	File format	Binary
Description	PAL file is a Painter Custom Palettes File developed by Corel. Settings file created by Corel Painter, a digital art application; saves the layout of workspace palettes, such as the Mixer, Layers, Color, and Navigator palettes; allows artists to customize screen layouts for different painting needs.
Windows	Corel Painter 2018 Command and Conquer Command and Conquer: Tiberian Sun Corel PaintShop Pro Diablo II Harvard Graphics ChartXL Lotus Freelance Graphics Microsoft Windows OnyxPALM
macOS	Corel Painter 2018

2.Detail information about PAL file extension: Dr. Halo Color Palette File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PAL files
File type	Dr. Halo Color Palette File	Category	Raster Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Binary
Description	PAL file is a Dr. Halo Color Palette File.
Windows	Dr. Halo III Corel PaintShop Pro 2018 XnViewMP

3.Detail information about PAL file extension: Personal Ancestral File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PAL files
File type	Personal Ancestral File	Category	Backup Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PAL file is a Personal Ancestral File.
Windows	PAF

4.Detail information about PAL file extension: ZX SPECTRUM Emulator File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PAL files
File type	ZX SPECTRUM Emulator File	Category	Game Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PAL file is a ZX SPECTRUM Emulator File.

5.Detail information about PAL file extension: Color Palette File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PAL files
File type	Color Palette File	Category	Vector Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PAL file is a Color Palette File.
Windows	Corel PaintShop Pro Corel Painter Command and Conquer: Tiberian Sun Diablo II Harvard Graphics ChartXL Microsoft Windows Lotus Freelance Graphics Dr.Halo OnyxPALM Command and Conquer
macOS	Corel Painter for Mac

6.Detail information about PAL file extension: Adobe PageMaker Library Palette

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PAL files
File type	Adobe PageMaker Library Palette	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PAL file is a Adobe PageMaker Library Palette.
Windows	Adobe Pagemaker

7.Detail information about PAL file extension: Protos Process Model

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PAL files
File type	Protos Process Model	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PAL file is a Protos Process Model.

8.Detail information about PAL file extension: Rise Of Nations Campaign Media File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PAL files
File type	Rise Of Nations Campaign Media File	Category	Game Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PAL file is a Rise Of Nations Campaign Media File.
Windows	Rise of Nations

Can't open a PAL 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.PAL”。

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 PAL extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the PAL 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.