Tips to open HSI file
Can't open the HSI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HSI files as well as a list of programs that support HSI files.
HSI file extension
| File Name |
Handmade Software Bitmap Image |
| File Developer |
Handmade Software |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The HSI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HSI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HSI file on each system platform.
What is HSI file?
The HSI file has been categorized as Graphic Files. It was designed by Handmade Software. In addition to this file, the Graphic Files category includes 524 related files. Handmade Software Bitmap Image is most often found on 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 main program that supports this format is Image Alchemy. This was created by Handmade Software.
How to open HSI file?
The main problem with Handmade Software Bitmap Image is that the HSI file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file HSI to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the HSI 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 Image Alchemy
In this case, you should first verify that the Image Alchemy application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Image Alchemy into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open HSI files.
Programs to open HSI file
Remember to download programs supporting HSI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Image Alchemy with HSI files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the HSI file still does not use the Image Alchemy program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the HSI file with the Image Alchemy application.
Step 3. Update Image Alchemy to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Image Alchemy program, it is possible that Handmade Software Bitmap Image requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Handmade Software page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HSI 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. Usually this applies to HSI files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file HSI or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected HSI file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the HSI files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair HSI file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Handmade Software
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted HSI 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. It is best to move HSI to a different directory.
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. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the HSI file again. However, some background programs may block the HSI file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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