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Sep 12, 2026 8:14 PM UTC
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I'm trying to open a .png file and I get the message: could not complete your request because the file-format module cannot parse the file. What does this mean and how do I fix it?

I'm trying to open a .png file in Photoshop Elements 15 and I get the message: could not complete your request because the file-format module cannot parse the file. What does this mean and how do I fix it?

    jane-e
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    Sep 12, 2026 10:26 PM UTC

    ​@stunning_inspiration6732 

    This is the Photoshop forum. Repost to the Photoshop Elements forum:

    https://community.adobe.com/photoshop-elements-714

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    Peru Bob
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    Sep 12, 2026 11:50 PM UTC

    Note: You will need to slightly change the wording of the title of the thread or you will receive a duplicate question error.

     

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    jane-e
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    Sep 12, 2026 10:26 PM UTC

    ​@stunning_inspiration6732 

    This is the Photoshop forum. Repost to the Photoshop Elements forum:

    https://community.adobe.com/photoshop-elements-714

    Jane

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    Sep 12, 2026 11:39 PM UTC

    Oh, my mistake….sorry!

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