Tips to open HIPS file
Can't open the HIPS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HIPS files as well as a list of programs that support HIPS files.
HIPS file extension
| File Name |
Bitmap |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The HIPS file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HIPS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HIPS file on each system platform.
What is HIPS file?
The file with the extension HIPS is the Graphic Files file type. In addition to this file, the Graphic Files category includes 524 related files. Bitmap appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is XnView. This was created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet.
How to open HIPS file?
The main problem with Bitmap is that the HIPS file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that HIPS files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the HIPS file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install XnView
In this case, you should first verify that the XnView application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name XnView in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file HIPS with XnView. Below you will find a list of applications that support HIPS files.
Programs to open HIPS file
Remember to download programs supporting HIPS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with HIPS files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the HIPS file to open in the XnView application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the XnView application as the default for handling the HIPS file.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
If, however, after binding XnView with Bitmap there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HIPS file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the HIPS file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file HIPS or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected HIPS files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of HIPS file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair HIPS file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted HIPS files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move HIPS to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the HIPS file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the HIPS file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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