File format module cannot parse the file in Adobe Photoshop

When users try to open a file in PhotoShop, they encounter an error that stops them from accessing or editing the file. This error message often comes when the file is corrupted or incompatible. Following is the exact error message that the user sees.Could not complete your request because the file-format module cannot parse the file

Fix File Format Module Cannot Parse the File in Adobe Photoshop

In case, Adobe is unable to parse the file, first of all, check the format of the file. If the file format is not supported, we can change the extension of the same. You may also encounter this issue due to misconfigured registry, some bug, or corrupted Photoshop preferences. Hereinafter, we will see what you can do to remedy the situation.If File Format Module cannot parse the file in Adobe Photoshop, you can use some methods to fix this problem.

Change the Image extensionEdit Adobe Photoshop DWORD Value in RegistryUpdate PhotoshopReset Photoshop Preferences

Let’s discuss these methods one by one

1] Change the Image extension

Right-click on the image which you want to open in Paint and select Open with > Paint.After the file is opened, click on Save As under the File option.Select the required file format like png, jpg/jpeg, etc, and save in a compatible format.

After using this method, try parsing the file in Adobe Photoshop, your issue should be resolved.

2] Edit Adobe Photoshop DWORD Value in Registry

If the problem is still unsolved, you may fix this error by changing the integer value of the Adobe photoshop DWORD value in Registry. Many users have experienced, changing the Photoshop DWORD value in Windows Registry has resolved this error.

Before modifying the registry, you need to take a backup of the registry because if any problem comes up in the future, we can revert the registry.