File extension .AMP
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Photoshop Arbitrary Map Settings Format | Adobe Systems | Settings Files |
The .AMP file extension is associated with Adobe Photoshop. It stands for Adobe Photoshop Curves Map File and is used to store colors, hues and tones color adjustments in an image. An .AMP file contains color map table data in a proprietary algorithm format, which is only supported by Adobe Photoshop. The file is typically created and used when there is a need to process an image quickly, as color curve adjustments are easier to accomplish using an .AMP file then the basic manipulation available in the typical Photoshop workflow.
Technical Details
.AMP files employ a primitive compression algorithm, which saves resources by reducing the size of the data array stored in memory while maintaining accuracy compared to a stock image. As such, any adjustments made to an image using the .AMP file are saved without any loss of quality. The data stored in an .AMP file includes areas of pixels with similar values and thresholds that determine how each color value relates to each other. This is important for making a range of subtle color changes to your image without affecting its overall quality too much.
Other popular file formats that relate to images are .JPG, .PNG, .BMP, .GIF, .TIF, and .PSD.
Programs for WINDOWS system
Programs for MAC system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .AMP) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .AMP extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .AMP file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .AMP extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .AMP extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .AMP file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .AMP file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .AMP file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .AMP file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .AMP file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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