TRAY File Extension
Corel CONNECT Tray Format
- File Type tray
- Developer Corel
- Popularity
- Application CorelDraw Graphics Suite
- Category Data Files
- Format Binary
What is a TRAY file?
The TRAY file extension is linked to Corel CONNECT Tray Format and belongs to the Data Files category, which includes 6196 files.
The Corel CONNECT Tray Format (TRAY), created by Corel, is one of file format they developed, and they also built 27 programs to support them.
TRAY files are supported by Windows. When working with TRAY files, you can rely on 2 programs, including CorelDraw Graphics Suite and Corel PHOTO-PAINT.
How to open a TRAY file?
If you can’t open a TRAY file, it is usually because the necessary software is missing. To resolve the issue, select the right program from the list for your operating system. Then go to the official website of the developer, download the software, and install it.
The most popular programs for working with TRAY files are CorelDraw Graphics Suite and Corel PHOTO-PAINT. To install the latest version of CorelDraw Graphics Suite on your computer, visit the Corel website where you can download the version available for all operating systems.
Following installation, TRAY files should be automatically opened with CorelDraw Graphics Suite.
Set CorelDraw Graphics Suite as your default TRAY viewer
Changing the default program in Windows
- Right-click on your TRAY file, then choose the "Open with" option and select "Choose another application" from the available options;
- From the list of applications in the pop-up window, find and select CorelDraw Graphics Suite as your desired application;
- Check the "Always use this app" checkbox, and then click "OK" to set your chosen app as the default for opening TRAY files.
Set default app to open files on Mac
- Right-click or Control + left-click on the desired TRAY file to open a menu of available actions;
- Select "Open in application" and click "Other";
- Look at the bottom of the window, where you will see the "Enable" menu. "Recommended Programs" will be selected as the default option;
- Within this menu select "All Programs" and navigate to CorelDraw Graphics Suite. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make sure it’s the default option.
Solving Common TRAY File Challenges
When issues arise with TRAY files, they can generally be fixed with small software tweaks. Use the troubleshooting tips below to help resolve them.
What are the warning signs that my TRAY file may be corrupted?
Corrupted TRAY data files may have one or more of the following symptoms:
- Error messages appear during the course of working with the file;
- Attempts to open the file result in errors or failed results;
- Unexplained increase in TRAY file size;
- The file causes CorelDraw Graphics Suite or other programs to hang or crash during operation;
Why does CorelDraw Graphics Suite crash?
CorelDraw Graphics Suite crashes can be caused by outdated software. Keep your Corel products up to date by installing the latest updates.
A simple restart of your computer can often fix many common problems, which is why it is the recommended first step before making any adjustments to your software settings.
How to repair a corrupted TRAY file?
Use a data recovery program to open the damaged TRAY file and from the menu choose "Repair" function to start the repair process. Please be patient while the recovery process completes, which will automatically restore the damaged data files.