PSA files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Unreal Engine Skeletal Animation File
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General Information
| Title | PSA File Extension |
| Extension | .psa |
| Full Form | Unreal Engine Skeletal Animation File |
| File Type | Animation File |
| Developer | Epic Games |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store animation data |
| Additional Functions | Animate characters, Export animations |
| Features | Bone-based animation, Timeframe data |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High fidelity |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes, with software |
Use Cases
| Game Development | Yes |
| Cinematics | Yes |
| Virtual Production | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | File tampering |
| Best Practices | Version control, Validate sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1998 |
| Latest Engine Version | Unreal Engine 5 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .psk, .fbx, .bvh |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Unreal Engine |
Free, Royalty after threshold | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Blender |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Autodesk Maya |
Subscription | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 2: Photoshop Album Catalog File
Files with the PSA extension are catalog files created by Adobe Photoshop Elements or Photoshop Album to categorize digital photos. Install Adobe Photoshop Elements software to open PSA files. The ma...
General Information
| Title | PSA File Extension |
| Extension | .psa |
| Full Form | Photoshop Album Catalog File |
| File Type | Data File |
| Developer | Adobe Systems |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store catalog data |
| Additional Functions | Index images, videos |
| Features | Metadata storage, Thumbnail caching |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Not applicable |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | By software |
Use Cases
| Photo Management | Yes |
| Catalog Creation | Yes |
| Image Browsing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular backups, Avoid corruption |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Early 2000s |
| Latest Version | Replaced by Photoshop Elements |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .pse, .psd, .catalog |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Adobe Photoshop Elements |
Commercial | Windows, Mac |
| Adobe Photoshop Album |
Commercial | Windows |
Type 3: Plesk Backup File
File created by Plesk Panel helps automate Web server hosting. It contains archived server files in a .ZIP compressed format. The files can be restored using the Backup Manager in Plesk Panel. Pricing...
General Information
| Title | PSA File Extension |
| Extension | .psa |
| Full Form | Plesk Backup Archive |
| File Type | Backup File |
| Developer | Plesk International GmbH |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store backup |
| Additional Functions | Archive, Restore |
| Features | Compressed, Encapsulated |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High reliability |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Server Management | Yes |
| Website Migration | Yes |
| Data Recovery | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Sensitive data exposure |
| Best Practices | Encryption, Secure storage |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Associated with Plesk release |
| Latest Version | Aligned with Plesk Obsidian |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .tar, .zip, .gz |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Plesk |
Subscription | Windows, Linux |