Tips to open HED file

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

HED file extension

File Name Hi-Eddi Image
File Category Graphic Files

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

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What is HED file?

The file with the extension HED is the Graphic Files file type. In addition to this file, the Graphic Files category includes 524 related files. Hi-Eddi Image 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 XnView application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet.

How to open HED file?

An often recurring problem with Hi-Eddi Image is that HED is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that HED files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

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

In this case, you should first verify that the XnView application 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 HED with XnView. Below you will find a list of applications that support HED files.

Programs to open HED file

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

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

If, despite the installed application, the HED file does not start in the XnView application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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 HED file with the XnView program.

Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version

If, however, after binding XnView with Hi-Eddi Image there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest 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 HED file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

The HED file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the HED file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file HED or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected HED 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 HED 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular HED file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted HED 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the HED file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file HED to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the HED file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.