Tips to open SGI file

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

SGI file extension

File Name Silicon Graphics Image Format
File Developer Silicon Graphics
File Category Raster Image Files

The SGI file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SGI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SGI file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 5
  • 3
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is SGI file?

The file in the SGI format belongs to the Raster Image Files category. It was designed by Silicon Graphics. Additionally, the Raster Image Files category contains 522 of other files. Silicon Graphics Image Format appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Pixelmator to handle this file. This is a program created by Pixelmator Team Ltd.. Alternatively, you can use 8 other programs. The ACDSee, QuickTime Player, PaintShop Pro, XnView programs will also handle the file when the Pixelmator program does not fulfill its role.

How to open SGI file?

An often recurring problem with Silicon Graphics Image Format is that SGI is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that SGI files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SGI 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 Pixelmator

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Pixelmator is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Pixelmator 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 SGI with Pixelmator. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open SGI files.

Step 2. Create association of Pixelmator with SGI files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the SGI file to open in the Pixelmator application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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 SGI file with the Pixelmator application.

Step 3. Update Pixelmator to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Pixelmator program with the Silicon Graphics Image Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Pixelmator Team Ltd. page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SGI 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 SGI file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the SGI file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our SGI file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover SGI files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of SGI file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
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 SGI files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Silicon Graphics
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file SGI 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the SGI file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the SGI 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. 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.