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What is the .KPS File Extension?

.KPS File Extension Description:

The file extension .kps is identified as being associated with the bitmap format IBM KIPS. As a graphic file, the .kps file extension has inherent functions that are capable of reading 8-bit palletized image files by looking in the palette file. The file extension .kps has the ability to input or create 8-bit palletized images, that are stored in the PAL (the default) or KPL format files, which are read by the .kps file extension types to determine the presence of 8-bit image types.

As a bitmap, the file extension .kps is essentially classified as a raster image (as opposed to a vector image) that are made up of pixels which are arranged in grid formats with every bit storing data on how color display must behave on the user's computer screen. An inherent trait of bitmaps like the file extension .kps is that they are susceptible to image quality losses during resizing processes because their resolution is fixed. The file extension .kps are relatively larger in file size (compared to vectors) and shares common traits with PNG, TIFF, GIF, JPEG, and other common bitmap formats.

The KIPS in the context of the file extension .kps, was derived from the measurement usually associated with numeric values, that represented the computing power of a processors in executing relayed instruction sets. Prior to the identification of industry benchmark standards, common basis of system speed was done by calculating how long it would take to finish mixed instructions, using Kilo Instructions Per Second (KIPS) as a measurement. Although not thoroughly related to computer graphics, in terms of the .kps file extension, it can be interpreted as the amount of time the IBM system can generate the 8-bit image file.

One of the more popular applications on the OS/2 Operating System environment to handle the file extension .kps is the WarPaint program, which is basically a painting and viewing application, which empowers a user by providing him with tools to manipulate bitmaps, or create a new one from his own design. This application that supports the file extension .kps is a component of the PillarSoft Suite, which runs on various OS/2 platforms.

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The Common Reason for .KPS files Errors to Occur:

A typical and frequent explanation for .KPS files errors is failure in the Windows program registry - repairs are needed to prevent more damage in other applications and/or system devices. During the time the errors continue your PC remains in danger of likely blue screen errors, system failure and fatal crashes.

.KPS files Errors - Common Symptoms:

Common symptoms with .KPS files errors include slower personal computer performance, long application start up times, problems accessing files, excessive suspensions in application functions, applications ends without displaying an indication of error, screen freezes and programs lock up.

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