Tips to open GREY file
Can't open the GREY file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open GREY files as well as a list of programs that support GREY files.
GREY file extension
| File Name |
Raw Image Format |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The GREY file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GREY files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GREY file on each system platform.
What is GREY file?
The file in the GREY format belongs to the Data Files category. In addition to this file, the Data Files category includes 1326 related files. Raw Image Format is supported by 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The XnView application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet.
How to open GREY file?
The main problem with Raw Image Format is that the GREY file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open GREY, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the GREY 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
The first step is to check if the computer has the XnView program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name XnView in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support GREY files.
Programs to open GREY file
Remember to download programs supporting GREY files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with GREY files
If, despite the installed application, the GREY file does not start in the XnView 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. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the XnView application as the default for handling the GREY file.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
If, despite the association of the XnView program with the Raw Image Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest 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 GREY 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:
The GREY file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the GREY 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. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our GREY file. Sometimes virus-infected GREY files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the GREY file. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair GREY file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting N/A, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted GREY 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the GREY file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file GREY to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the GREY file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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