File Extension | PAT |
Full Name | AutoCAD Hatch Pattern Format |
Files with the .PAT extension contain bitmap images, usually in a square shape, ranging in resolution from 8 x 8 pixels to 256 x 256 pixels. They are used as a template and can be imported into many different graphic programs.
File Extension | ABR |
Full Name | Adobe Photoshop Brush Format |
File with an ABR extension contains a collection of brushes – their shapes, textures with which they paint, their dynamics and also other characteristics.
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "PAT") to another (referred to as "ABR"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, PAT file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format PAT to format ABR becomes essential.
So, how can we perform PAT to ABR file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format PAT and transforming it into format ABR. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of PAT to ABR converters.
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of PAT to ABR. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the PAT file:
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.