Tips to open HPI file
Can't open the HPI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HPI files as well as a list of programs that support HPI files.
HPI file extension
| File Name |
Hemera Photo Objects Image Format |
| File Developer |
Hemera |
| File Category |
Raster Image Files |
The HPI file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HPI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HPI file on each system platform.
What is HPI file?
The file in the HPI format belongs to the Raster Image Files category. The author of this format is Hemera. Additionally, the Raster Image Files category contains 522 of other files. Hemera Photo Objects Image Format is most often found on 2 operating systems. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is XnView. This was created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet. This file type can also be opened by 2 other programs. HPI Converter will apply when it is not possible to use XnView.
How to open HPI file?
The main problem with Hemera Photo Objects Image Format is that the HPI file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open HPI, 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 HPI 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. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name XnView in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support HPI files.
Programs to open HPI file
Remember to download programs supporting HPI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with HPI files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the HPI file to open in the XnView application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting 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. 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 HPI file.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
If, despite the association of the XnView program with the Hemera Photo Objects 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 HPI 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:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the HPI file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file HPI or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover HPI files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the HPI 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. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular HPI file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Hemera
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted HPI 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the HPI file to another location will fix the problem.
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. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the HPI file again. However, some background programs may block the HPI file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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