Tips to open PI5 file
Can't open the PI5 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PI5 files as well as a list of programs that support PI5 files.
PI5 file extension
The PI5 file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PI5 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PI5 file on each system platform.
What is PI5 file?
The file in the PI5 format belongs to the Raster Image Files category. It was designed by Atari. Additionally, the Raster Image Files category contains 522 of other files. DEGAS Bitmap Image appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, 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. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the PI5 file.
How to open PI5 file?
The most common problem when using DEGAS Bitmap Image is that a specific PI5 is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that PI5 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 PI5 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. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support PI5 files.
Programs to open PI5 file
Remember to download programs supporting PI5 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with PI5 files
If, despite the installed application, the PI5 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. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the XnView application as the default for handling the PI5 file.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
If, however, after binding XnView with DEGAS Bitmap Image there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PI5 file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PI5 file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the PI5 file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover PI5 files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of PI5 file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PI5 file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Atari, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted PI5 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. If possible, you can try to move the PI5 file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the PI5 file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the PI5 file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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