PNG32 File Extension

What is PNG32 file?

PNG32 is a file extension commonly associated with Portable Network Graphics Data Format files. PNG32 file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with PNG32 extension are categorized as Raster Image Files files. The Raster Image Files subset comprises 522 various file formats. XnView MP is by far the most used program for working with PNG32 files. Software named XnView MP was created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet. In order to find more detailed information on the software and PNG32 files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support PNG32 file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support PNG32 files. Files with PNG32 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: 08/24/2020

How to open file with PNG32 extension?

Problems with accessing PNG32 may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Portable Network Graphics Data Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Get the XnView MP

Problems with opening and working with PNG32 files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with PNG32 files being present on your machine. To address this issue, go to the XnView MP developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading XnView MP installed is by going to developer’s website (Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of XnView MP

You still cannot access PNG32 files although XnView MP is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why PNG32 files are not compatible with XnView MP. The most recent version of XnView MP is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign XnView MP to PNG32 files

After installing XnView MP (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open PNG32 files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the PNG32 with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• 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 XnView MP is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open PNG32 files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected PNG32 file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select XnView MP and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with PNG32 extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the PNG32 file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the PNG32 file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The PNG32 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the PNG32 file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the PNG32 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the PNG32 file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with PNG32 extension is complete and error-free

If the PNG32 file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. 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 PNG32 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. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run XnView MP

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with PNG32 extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Portable Network Graphics Data Format file. It may be the case that the PNG32 files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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