| Folder Name | PSP 7 File Extension and Association |
PSP 8 & 9 & X File Extension and Association |
Uses and Descriptions |
| Brushes |
.jbr |
.PspBrush Brush Tip_X.PspScript pspbrush & brush tip - matching pair |
Creates strokes of color that
simulate an artist paint brush. the strokes can have hard or soft
edges. They must convert .jbr brush-tips(psp7 and below) to work in PSP 8, 9
and X. File>Import>Custom Brush >search> brush name, |
| Bump Maps | NA | .bmp, jpeg, Paint shop pro image | Grayscale images which provide surface texture and pattern to render an image, it uses all image types including .psp, .pspimage, .jpeg, .gif, .png, .bmp and jpg. |
| Deformation Maps |
.psd | .PspDeformationMap | Is a file that contains the positions of the nodes, and the numbers of mesh lines positions, is for using the Mesh wrap tool. |
| Displacement Map |
NA | new for v9 & vX .jpg, jpeg | Is a filter to create custom two-or three-dimensional surface effects for graphics based on an underlying image. Enables users to morph one image onto another background, allowing the background to show through. |
| Environment Maps |
NA | .PspEnvironmentMap, jpeg, Paint shop pro image | This is a texture pattern or separate jpg images which provide color and detail to your final image, and is used with the balls and bubbles and magnifying lens effects. |
| Gradients | .jgd | .PspGradient, Jasc PSP Gradient | They are gradual blends between two or more colors to create different effects or helpful color transition. Is the same format for all PSP's |
| Masks | .msk | .PspMask, jpeg, Paint Shop Pro Image | Grayscale image that is apply to a colored layer. they hide and show parts of a layer, fade between layers varying levels of opacity, and create special effects. it can be created from a selection, alpha channel or existing image. Is the same format for all psp's. |
| Palettes | .pal | .PspPalette, Jasc PSP Palette | Display information and help you select tools, modify options, manage layers, select colors, and perform other editing tasks. |
| Patterns | .bmp | all image types | Is an opaque, or colorful repeated image with specific colors and details, is a style that don't use foreground or background colors. This uses all image types. |
| Picture Frames | .pfr | .PspFrame, Jasc Picture Frame | no need to convert v7 format to use in v8 & 9 & X |
| Picture Tubes | .tub | .Psptube, Jasc Picture tube | Is a file made of a series of images arranged in rows and columns that are called cells. they must be in a single transparent background raster layer. |
| Preset Shapes | .jsl | .PspShape, Jasc PSP Shape | They are vector objects with one or more parts or layers and give you the flexibility of edit them after they are drawn and allows you to place pre-made Shapes on the image. |
| Presets |
many extensions, all start with a p pcf, pcn, pen, pfl, pos, ppf, prl, pss, psw, and more |
Preset_(type)_(name).PspScript,
Jasc PSP Script |
They are essentially scripts or saved settings that define the behavior, properties or settings of a dialog or tool. they came with predefined, ready to use presets, you can design your own and save it. PSP 7 presets must be converted to work in PSP 8, PSP9, PSPX. You can find a conversion tool at Gary Barton's Pixel Nook |
| Print Templates | NA | MIPTemplate_(A).PspScript, Jasc PSP Script | (A) = template name |
| Python Python Library |
NA |
.py,
pyd,pyc,lib,tcl,enc,xbm,bmp,gif, psp9 image,fsc, cs, csc, fs, tcl,psc,eps,outlook item |
Is a script authoring tool, and is a programming language used to write scripts, Python uses indentation to determine scooping. the library is located in the scripts folder. |
| Quick Guides |
NA |
.html |
are short, fast tutorials that
guide you through new tasks and projects using your own image.
perform each step yourself, or have the program show you where to
find the tools needed to complete the task. |
| Sample Images | NA | all image types | It allows the use of all image types including .psp, .pspimage, .jpeg, .gif, .png, .bmp, .jpg |
| Scripts- Restricted |
NA | .PspScript, Jasc Psp Script | were known as Macros, This is where you put the scripts that you may not trust. if a script is run from an unconfigured path it is treated as restricted. This allow to record your keystrokes. |
| Scripts- Trusted |
NA | .PspScript, Jasc Psp Script | This are scripts that perform operations in the system. You put the scripts that you trust in this folder. This allow to record your commands. |
| Selections | .sel | .PspSelection, Jasc Psp Selection | They are identified by black and white dashes called marquee. it can be used to modifying images by selecting a portion of an image and leaving the rest unchanged. they are not an image they are dashes surrounding a form. |
| Styled Lines | .sld | .PspStyledLine, Jasc Psp Style Line | A styled line is a feature of Paint Shop Pro that allows you to draw either a line or create an outline of a shape. the line may be edited and deformed with the Vector Properties dialog box and the Vector Object Selection tool. However, you can add vector nodes along the line when the line is in node edit form. The stroke of any of the drawing tools (the Pen, Preset Shapes, and Text tools) can be drawn to mimic various types of lines, from dotted and dashed lines to solid filled and artistic. you can specify at the start and end of the line in a dialog box the shape to insert which are called caps, You can customize the caps in different shapes and styles. You can also control the color and thickness of the line and caps for various artistic expressions. |
| Swatches | NA | Swatch_(A).PspScript, Jasc Psp Script | They are materials that you can save to use again and again. they are displayed on the swatches tab of the materials palettes. (A) = swatch name |
| Textures | .bmp, jpeg | all image types | Are images that project different styles forms, they could be opaque, grayscale or color images. it can be used with the current style (solid color, gradient or pattern). it could be apply multiple times to a darker shade or apply once for lighting effect. It uses any image type. |
| Workspaces | .wsp | .PspWorkspace | It have open images and their magnifications and screen positions, as well as positions and preferences of palettes, toolbars, dialogs, and windows. The version of PSP workspace can be customize to an earlier version. |
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