Tips to open ERI file

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

ERI file extension

File Name ERI-chan (Entis Rasterized Image) Image Format
File Category Graphic Files

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

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What is ERI file?

The file in the ERI format belongs to the Graphic Files category. Additionally, the Graphic Files category contains 524 of other files. ERI-chan (Entis Rasterized Image) Image Format is supported by 1 operating systems. 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 ERI file?

The most common problem when using ERI-chan (Entis Rasterized Image) Image Format is that a specific ERI is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open ERI, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ERI 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. To do this, enter the name XnView 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 ERI with XnView. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open ERI files.

Programs to open ERI file

Remember to download programs supporting ERI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

XnView
XnView
Step 2. Create association of XnView with ERI files

If, despite the installed application, the ERI file does not start in the XnView application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the XnView application as the default for handling the ERI file.

Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the XnView program, it is possible that ERI-chan (Entis Rasterized Image) Image Format requires a newer version of the program. 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 ERI 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 affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the ERI file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our ERI file. However, remember that not every infected ERI file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the ERI 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.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged ERI files. 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 ERI files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the ERI file to another location will fix the problem.
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. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the ERI file again. However, some background programs may block the ERI file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.