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.PAINT File Extension

  • Developer by: Apple, Inc.
  • Category: Bitmap image Files

What are .PAINT files and how to open them?

Can't open .PAINT 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 .PAINT file.

What is a .PAINT file extension?

.PAINT file extension is created by Apple, Inc.. .PAINT has been classified as Bitmap image Files.

.PAINT is Apple Macintosh MacPaint bitmap

The paint file extension is associated with the MacPaint a bitmap editing tool integrated to Apple System 1 to System 7 operating systems for classic Macintosh computers.

The paint file stores bitmap image created in the MacPaint.

MacPaint is obsolete product.

.PAINT file format is deprecated and this file format is no longer supported.

Currently, .PAINT file type is not actively used and is obsolete. This usually happens with system files in older operating systems, files from long-discontinued software, or with previous versions of some file types (documents, projects, images, etc.) that were replaced in later versions of the original programs.


How to open:

Use MacPaint to open *.paint files.

How to convert:

Use XnView to transform *.paint files to bitmap files.

How to fix problems with .PAINT files

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