File extension .P65
Full Name | Developer | Category |
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Adobe PageMaker Document Format | Adobe Systems | Layout Files |
The P65 file extension is associated with PageMaker 6.5, a desktop publishing program produced by Adobe Systems Incorporated. This popular software was the successor to Aldus PageMaker. Using this software, the user is able to create documents for various output media. These documents can be printed out onto paper, formatted for the web, and saved for use in other programs.
The P65 file type contains document data that has been saved or exported from PageMaker 6.5. It stores page layout information, text, graphics, fonts and placeholder objects. These files are typically used for print publication and may also be exported as an HTML file for web content. Instances of similar file extensions are P45, .PM, .PM6, PM65, and .PMD.
Structure of the P65 File Extension
The majority of the data stored within a P65 document file is in binary format. This type of data is difficult for humans to read or interpret. Despite this, some parts of these documents may be legible as plain text in a text editor such as Notepad. For example, the names of the fonts used in the document are stored in plain text format.
Viewing and Editing a P65 File Extension
PageMaker 6.5 is able to open and edit this file format. In some cases, it may also be possible to open these files with Adobe Acrobat. Some web browsers today, such as Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, can view and print some basic elements of these documents by using built-in PDF viewers.
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 .P65) 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 .P65 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 .P65 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 .P65 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 .P65 extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .P65 file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .P65 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 .P65 file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .P65 file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .P65 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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