File Extension Library


.AHU File Extension

  • Developer by: Adobe Systems
  • Category: Settings Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .AHU files and how to open them?

Can't open .AHU file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .AHU file.

What is a .AHU file extension?

.AHU file extension is created by Adobe Systems. .AHU has been classified as Settings Files. The format of .AHU file is Binary.

.AHU is Adobe Photoshop HSL File

Hue Saturation Lightness (HSL) file used by Adobe Photoshop, a raster graphics editing application; contains preset values for the hue (0 to 360), saturation (0 to 100), and lightness (-100 to 100) components of color appearance; used for applying color adjustments to images.

In Photoshop, HSL properties can be accessed from the "Hue/Saturation Presets" option in the Adjustment panel. The AHU files that contain these properties are stored in the /Presets/Hue and Saturation/ directory of the Photoshop installation.

NOTE: The "L" in HSL can also stand for "Luminance."

List of all softwares that can open the Adobe Photoshop HSL File
Windows
Adobe Photoshop CC 2019
Mac
Adobe Photoshop CC 2019

How to fix problems with .AHU files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .AHU files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .AHU file format
  2. You need to check the .AHU file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)