PS file format description
Many people share .ps files without attaching instructions on how to use it. Yet it isn’t evident for everyone which program a .ps file can be edited, converted or printed with. On this page, we try to provide assistance for handling .ps files.
5 filename extension(s) found in our database.
.ps - PostScript
The PS graphic files are related to XnView. PS file is a PostScript. PostScript is a page description language and programming language used primarily in the electronic and desktop publishing areas.
.ps - ETCBC Phrase Structure Data
The PS data files are related to ETCBC. PS file is an ETCBC Phrase Structure Data. The Eep Talstra Centre for Bible and Computer (ETCBC) is a research center at the Vrije University.
- Application:
- ETCBC
- Category:
- Data files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- ps1, ps3, ps4
- ETCBC Phrase Structure Data related extensions:
.ps - Cognos Powerhouse Subfile Data
The PS data files are related to IBM Cognos Powerhouse. PS file is a Cognos Powerhouse Subfile Data. Powerhouse is a very powerful 4GL tool created by Cognos.
- Application:
- IBM Cognos Powerhouse
- Category:
- Data files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- sf
- Cognos Powerhouse Subfile Data related extensions:
.ps - Source Insight Symbol Defintions Data
The PS data files are related to Source Insight. PS file is a Source Insight Symbol Defintions Data. Source Insight is a project-oriented programming editor, code browser, and analyzer for Microsoft Windows.
- Application:
- Source Insight
- Category:
- Data files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- Source Insight Symbol Defintions Data related extensions:
.mpegps - MPEG Program Stream Data
The MPEGPS video files are related to FFmpeg. MPEGPS file is an MPEG Program Stream Data. MPEG Program stream (MPEG-PS) is a container format for multiplexing digital audio, video and more.
- Application:
- FFmpeg
- Category:
- Video files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- mpeg-ps, ps
- MPEG Program Stream Data related extensions:
Naturally, other applications may also use the .ps file extension. Even harmful programs can create .ps files. Be especially cautious with .ps files coming from an unknown source!
Can't open a .ps file?
When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:
Windows can't open this file:
example.ps
To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select one from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.
To avoid this error, you need to set the file association correctly.
- Open Control Panel > Control Panel Home > Default Programs > Set Associations.
- Select a file type in the list and click Change Program.
The .ps file extension is often given incorrectly!
According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:
ls, os, p5, pc, pe, pq, pw, px, pz, sp
Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?
Similar file extensions in our database:
- .sp
- Simplexety Parameter File
- .ls
- Guitar Rig Loop Machine Data
- .px
- Paradox Primary Index File
- .pe
- STK Planetary Ephemeris File
- .sp
- LTspice Netlist Data
- .pz
- Panda3D Pzip Compressed File
Operating systems
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