- Extension
- .pat
- .pp5
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Corel Corporation
- Micrografx
- Description
- The PAT file format is a pattern file used by CorelDRAW, a vector graphics editor developed by Corel Corporation. It contains patterns that can be applied to fills, outlines, and textures within graphic projects to enhance visual appearance and add complexity to designs. These patterns range from simple geometric designs to more intricate images, allowing users to apply textures and motifs seamlessly across their artwork. PAT files are utilized to store and share custom patterns, facilitating consistency and creativity in graphic design projects.
- The PP5 file type is associated with Micrografx Picture Publisher version 5.0, a graphic editing software that was popular in the late 1990s for its advanced image manipulation and graphic design capabilities. PP5 files contain bitmap images created or edited within the program, supporting various layers, effects, and other graphic elements specific to Picture Publisher. As a proprietary format of Micrografx Picture Publisher, PP5 files are best opened or edited with versions of Picture Publisher software, although they may also be compatible with certain other graphic editing tools that can import or convert this file type. With the acquisition of Micrografx by Corel and the eventual discontinuation of Picture Publisher, the PP5 format has become less common but may still be encountered in archives or projects requiring legacy support.
- MIME Type
- image/x-coreldraw-pattern
- application/vnd.micrografx.pp5
