[Fix] Unable to complete your request because the file format module cannot parse the file

When users try to open a file in PhotoShop, they encounter an error that prevents them from accessing or editing the file. This error message often appears when the file is corrupted or incompatible. Here is the exact error message the user sees.

Unable to complete your request because the file format module cannot parse the file

“The file format module cannot parse the file” error occurs when the photo file extension is changed accidentally. The following error usually occurs when the file format is incompatible or corrupted/unreadable.

Issues covered in this tutorial:
could not finalize your request because the file format module
could not finalize your request because the file format module

This tutorial will apply to computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running Windows 10 and Windows 11 (Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education) operating systems from all supported hardware manufacturers, such as Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei, Microsoft Surface and Samsung.

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