Tips to open PI file
Can't open the PI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PI files as well as a list of programs that support PI files.
PI file extension
The PI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PI file on each system platform.
What is PI file?
The file with the extension PI is the Raster Image Files file type. In addition to this file, the Raster Image Files category includes 522 related files. Bitmap Image is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use XnView to handle this file. This is a program created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet.
How to open PI file?
The main problem with Bitmap Image is that the PI file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open PI, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PI 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. 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 PI with XnView. Below is a list of programs that support the file PI.
Programs to open PI file
Remember to download programs supporting PI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with PI files
If, despite the installed application, the PI 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. 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. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the PI file with the XnView application.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the XnView program, it is possible that Bitmap Image requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PI file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The PI file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PI file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the PI file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover PI 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 PI 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 this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged PI files. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file PI 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.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the PI file to another location.
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. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the PI file again. However, some background programs may block the PI file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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