.PET

PET File

Macintosh PICT image file
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A .PET file is associated with Macintosh PICT image, a compressed file.

Developer: Barry Kauler Category: Compressed Files
OPENS ON Windows Mac OS Linux
Related: .RAR · .ZIP · .Z01 · .7Z

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What is the PET file format?

A file with the .PET extension is a file known as Macintosh PICT image. It belongs to the Compressed Files category. This format is associated with Barry Kauler.

The reliable way to open a .PET file is with software that recognises this exact format, rather than guessing from the file name. If you are not sure what created a file, our file identifier can read its first bytes and name the real format, even when the file has been renamed.

This page lists 7 programs that open .PET files. A fully verified, hand-written description of this format is being prepared; until then, the details on this page are drawn directly from our database.

Format details

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FULL NAMEMacintosh PICT image file
DEVELOPERBarry Kauler

Programs that open PET files

Windows3 apps
Mac OS1 app
Linux3 apps
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