Tips to open EI file
Can't open the EI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open EI files as well as a list of programs that support EI files.
EI file extension
| File Name |
Electric Image Image Format |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The EI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the EI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the EI file on each system platform.
What is EI file?
The EI file has been categorized as Graphic Files. In addition to this file, the Graphic Files category includes 524 related files. Electric Image Image Format is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is XnView. This was created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet.
How to open EI file?
The main problem with Electric Image Image Format is that the EI file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that EI files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the EI 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
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that XnView is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing XnView into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file EI with XnView. Below is a list of programs that support the file EI.
Programs to open EI file
Remember to download programs supporting EI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with EI files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the EI file still does not use the XnView program, it means no association. 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the EI file with the XnView program.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the XnView program, it is possible that Electric Image Image Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the EI file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The EI file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to EI files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. 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 EI file. Sometimes virus-infected EI files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the EI files changes over time. 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 the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair EI file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file EI 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 EI 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 EI file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the EI file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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