PSE12DB File Extension

What is PSE12DB file?

PSE12DB is a file extension commonly associated with Adobe Photoshop Elements Data Format files. PSE12DB files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. PSE12DB file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The software recommended for managing PSE12DB files is Adobe Photoshop Elements. Adobe Photoshop Elements software was developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated, and on its official website you may find more information about PSE12DB files or the Adobe Photoshop Elements software program.

Programs which support PSE12DB file extension

Programs that can handle PSE12DB files are as follows. Files with PSE12DB extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

Updated: 08/10/2020

How to open file with PSE12DB extension?

Problems with accessing PSE12DB may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with PSE12DB extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with PSE12DB files.

Step 1. Download and install Adobe Photoshop Elements

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening PSE12DB files is that no program that can handle PSE12DB files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Adobe Photoshop Elements and install it on your device. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download Adobe Photoshop Elements installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Adobe Systems Incorporated website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Adobe Photoshop Elements and update if needed

If the problems with opening PSE12DB files still occur even after installing Adobe Photoshop Elements, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Adobe Photoshop Elements 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 Elements installed, it may not support PSE12DB format. The most recent version of Adobe Photoshop Elements is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open PSE12DB files to Adobe Photoshop Elements

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate PSE12DB files with latest version of Adobe Photoshop Elements you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the PSE12DB file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Adobe Photoshop Elements is installed, check the Always use this app to open PSE12DB files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected PSE12DB file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with PSE12DB extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the PSE12DB file is complete and free of errors

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 PSE12DB file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Verify that the PSE12DB in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the PSE12DB file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the PSE12DB file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Ensure the file with PSE12DB extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the PSE12DB 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. If the PSE12DB file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

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

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Adobe Photoshop Elements Data Format file.

4. Check whether your system can handle Adobe Photoshop Elements

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with PSE12DB extension. In this case close the other applications.

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 Adobe Photoshop Elements Data Format files. It may be the case that the PSE12DB files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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