Tips to open ARI file

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

ARI file extension

File Name ARRI Raw Image Format
File Developer ARRI Group
File Category 3D Image Files

The ARI file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ARI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ARI file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is ARI file?

The file in the ARI format belongs to the 3D Image Files category. It was designed by ARRI Group. In addition to this file, the 3D Image Files category includes 622 related files. ARRI Raw Image Format appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is Adobe SpeedGrade. This was created by Adobe Systems Incorporated. There are also 3 alternative programs to handle the ARI file. Windows Photos, Apple Final Cut Pro will apply when it is not possible to use Adobe SpeedGrade.

How to open ARI file?

The most common problem when using ARRI Raw Image Format is that a specific ARI is not associated with the program. This causes the file ARI to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ARI 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 Adobe SpeedGrade

The first step is to check if the computer has the Adobe SpeedGrade program installed. To do this, enter the name Adobe SpeedGrade 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 ARI with Adobe SpeedGrade. Below you will find a list of applications that support ARI files.

Step 2. Create association of Adobe SpeedGrade with ARI files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the ARI file still does not use the Adobe SpeedGrade program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the ARI file with the Adobe SpeedGrade application.

Step 3. Update Adobe SpeedGrade to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Adobe SpeedGrade program, it is possible that ARRI Raw Image Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Adobe Systems Incorporated website or update the program from the application.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the ARI file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our ARI file. Sometimes virus-infected ARI files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the ARI file. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair ARI file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use ARRI Group help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file ARI 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move ARI to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the ARI file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file ARI to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.