Open AMP files

  • Full name
    Adobe Photoshop Arbitrary Map Settings Format
  • Developer
    Adobe Systems
  • Popularity
Have you encountered a problem with a AMP file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a AMP file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your AMP file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is AMP file?

AMP files are so-called Adobe Arbitrary Map files, so own (arbitrary) curves of the image editing software Photoshop. Below this is a hand drawn curve in the Photoshop color curve dialog using pen mode, which influences the RGB color values (red, green, blue) and tone settings (saturation, brightness) of a loaded image.

More info

The curve dialog box can be reached under 'Image-> Adjustments-> Gradation curves', in which you can load and save your own curves. The curves are called effect curves.

It should be noted that the pen is selected before saving, otherwise an acv file (gradation curve) will be generated.

Programs which can open a AMP file

How to open file with AMP extension?

In order to open a file with AMP extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening AMP file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with AMP files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Adobe Photoshop or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening AMP files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support AMP files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of AMP files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Adobe Photoshop as the default program for opening AMP files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate AMP files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Adobe Photoshop applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Adobe Photoshop has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with AMP files

Sometimes problems with opening AMP files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • AMP files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open AMP files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • AMP file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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