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How to open PAT files on your device

If an error occurs when you try to open PAT file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate PAT files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.

  1. 1. PAT File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) PAT file?
  3. 3. How to open PAT file?
    1. 3.1 Install a program that supports PAT files
      1. 3.1.1 Programs that can open PAT files
    2. 3.2 Associate given software with PAT files
    3. 3.3 Check whether no other errors related to PAT files occur
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

PAT File Extension

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  • File type Pattern Format
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  • File category Raster Image Files
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What is a(n) PAT file?

The PAT extension is used to save a bitmap image. It is mostly used to fill with background textures. PAT files usually contain an image ranging in size from 8x8 to 256x256 pixels that serves as a fill pattern. It can be used by many graphics processing programs as needed.

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How to open PAT file?

There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .PAT files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.

Step 1. Install a program that supports PAT files

In order to open PAT file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with PAT extension.

Programs that can open PAT files

Windows programs
Windows
MAC OS programs
MAC OS
Linux programs
Linux

Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, PAT files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.

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Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on PAT files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to PAT files.

Step 2. Associate given software with PAT files

A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting PAT files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with PAT files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open PAT files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open PAT files.

When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the PAT file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:

  1. File with PAT extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
  2. File data is corrupted
  3. Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the PAT file is stored
  4. File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the PAT file was saved and then deleted
  5. User account is not privileged to perform operations on PAT files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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