Tips to open PDI file

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

PDI file extension

File Name Microsoft PowerPoint Import Or Export Format
File Category Data Files

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

Operating systems
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What is PDI file?

The file in the PDI format belongs to the Data Files category. In addition to this file, the Data Files category includes 1326 related files. Microsoft PowerPoint Import Or Export Format 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 main program that supports this format is Microsoft PowerPoint. This was created by Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. The Microsoft Office programs will also handle the file when the Microsoft PowerPoint program does not fulfill its role.

How to open PDI file?

An often recurring problem with Microsoft PowerPoint Import Or Export Format is that PDI is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that PDI files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PDI 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 Microsoft PowerPoint

The first step is to check if the computer has the Microsoft PowerPoint program installed. To do this, enter the name Microsoft PowerPoint 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 PDI with Microsoft PowerPoint. Below is a list of programs that support the file PDI.

Programs to open PDI file

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

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft PowerPoint with PDI files

If, despite the installed application, the PDI file does not start in the Microsoft PowerPoint 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. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the PDI file with the Microsoft PowerPoint application.

Step 3. Update Microsoft PowerPoint to the latest version

If, however, after binding Microsoft PowerPoint with Microsoft PowerPoint Import Or Export Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Microsoft Corporation website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PDI file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:

The PDI file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PDI file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the PDI file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover PDI files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of PDI file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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 this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular PDI file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file PDI except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
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. If possible, you can try to move the PDI file to another location.
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. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.