Tips to open AFI file

Can't open the AFI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open AFI files as well as a list of programs that support AFI files.

AFI file extension

File Name Aperio AFI Picture Image Format
File Category Raster Image Files

The AFI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the AFI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the AFI file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is AFI file?

The AFI file has been categorized as Raster Image Files. Raster Image Files consists of 522 similar files. Aperio AFI Picture Image Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The ImageScope application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Leica Biosystems. Alternatively, you can use 3 other programs. Translator Professional, Bio-Formats, AOMEI Backupper will apply when it is not possible to use ImageScope.

How to open AFI file?

The main problem with Aperio AFI Picture Image Format is that the AFI file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open AFI, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the AFI 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 ImageScope

The first step is to check if the computer has the ImageScope program installed. To do this, enter the name ImageScope into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file AFI with ImageScope. Below is a list of programs that support the file AFI.

Step 2. Create association of ImageScope with AFI files

If, despite the installed application, the AFI file does not start in the ImageScope application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the AFI file with the ImageScope program.

Step 3. Update ImageScope to the latest version

If, despite the association of the ImageScope program with the Aperio AFI Picture Image Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Leica Biosystems website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the AFI file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the AFI file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our AFI file. Sometimes virus-infected AFI files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of AFI file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular AFI file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file AFI except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move AFI to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the AFI file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.