ATN File Extension

What is ATN file?

ATN is a settings file associated with Adobe Photoshop. ATN files store actions (action is a type of macro command) recorded in the program. ATN files allow users to save commonly used functions in one file and group them to form sequences of procedurally executed functions, similar to macros. ATN files are managed via Photoshop action panel.

Uses of actions

Photoshop actions allow users to automate some well-defined and repetitive editing steps and apply the across various projects. One of the most commonly used actions is resizing all images in a given project to certain value. Any action available in Photoshop can be exported to an ATN file.

Programs which support ATN file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open ATN files divided into 2 categories according to system platform supported. ATN files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 01/21/2023

How to open file with ATN extension?

Being unable to open files with ATN extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Photoshop Actions Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install Adobe Photoshop software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports ATN files installed on the system. The most obvious solution is to download and install Adobe Photoshop or one to the listed programs: Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support ATN files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Adobe Photoshop installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Adobe Systems Incorporated website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Adobe Photoshop

If the problems with opening ATN files still occur even after installing Adobe Photoshop, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Adobe Photoshop is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of Adobe Photoshop installed, it may not support ATN format. The latest version of Adobe Photoshop should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open ATN files to Adobe Photoshop

If you have the latest version of Adobe Photoshop installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage ATN on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the ATN file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Adobe Photoshop is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open ATN files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with ATN extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with ATN extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the ATN for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the ATN file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. The ATN may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the ATN is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the ATN file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. ATN file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with ATN extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the ATN file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with ATN extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Photoshop Actions Format file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Adobe Photoshop

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with ATN extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Photoshop Actions Format files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle ATN files.

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