GRADIENTS File Extension

What is GRADIENTS file?

GRADIENTS is a file extension commonly associated with Corel Painter Gradation Library Format files. Files with GRADIENTS extension may be used by programs distributed for Mac OS, Windows platform. GRADIENTS file belongs to the Settings Files category just like 1305 other filename extensions listed in our database. Corel Painter supports GRADIENTS files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used. Corel Painter software was developed by Corel Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about GRADIENTS files or the Corel Painter software program.

Programs which support GRADIENTS file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 2 operating systems that support GRADIENTS files. Files with GRADIENTS suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

Updated: 08/18/2020

How to open file with GRADIENTS extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening GRADIENTS files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Corel Painter Gradation Library Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with GRADIENTS files.

Step 1. Download and install Corel Painter

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening GRADIENTS files is that no program that can handle GRADIENTS files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Corel Painter developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support GRADIENTS files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Corel Painter installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Corel Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Corel Painter

If you already have Corel Painter installed on your systems and GRADIENTS files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why GRADIENTS files are not compatible with Corel Painter. The most recent version of Corel Painter is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Corel Painter Gradation Library Format files with Corel Painter

After installing Corel Painter (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open GRADIENTS files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the GRADIENTS file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Corel Painter is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open GRADIENTS files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the GRADIENTS file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with GRADIENTS extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the GRADIENTS is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the GRADIENTS file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

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

If the GRADIENTS is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the GRADIENTS file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If you obtained the problematic GRADIENTS file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with GRADIENTS extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Corel Painter Gradation Library Format file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Corel Painter

If the systems has insufficient resources to open GRADIENTS files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

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

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