KPS is a file extension commonly associated with IBM KIPS Bitmap Image Graphics files. KPS files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. KPS file format, along with 524 other file formats, belongs to the Graphic Files category. XnView is by far the most used program for working with KPS files. Software named XnView was created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet. In order to find more detailed information on the software and KPS files, check the developer’s official website.
Programs that can handle KPS files are as follows. Files with KPS suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.
Problems with accessing KPS may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to IBM KIPS Bitmap Image Graphics 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 KPS files.
The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening KPS files is that no program that can handle KPS files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the XnView developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit XnView website and download the installer.
You still cannot access KPS files although XnView is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why KPS files are not compatible with XnView. The most recent version of XnView is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.
If you have the latest version of XnView installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage KPS on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.
The procedure to change the default program in Windows
The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS
You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper KPS file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.
Should it happed that the KPS is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the KPS file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.
If the KPS file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the KPS file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.
Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the IBM KIPS Bitmap Image Graphics file again.
The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support KPS files. Close all running programs and try opening the KPS file.
Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with IBM KIPS Bitmap Image Graphics file. It may be the case that the KPS files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.
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