Tips to open SXI file

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

SXI file extension

File Name StarOffice Impress Presentation
File Developer Oracle
File Category Data Files

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

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 3
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is SXI file?

The SXI file has been categorized as Data Files. It was designed by Oracle. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. StarOffice Impress Presentation is most often found on 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is Apache OpenOffice. This was created by Apache Software Foundation. This file type can also be opened by 7 other programs. You can use LibreOffice, NeoOffice, IBM Lotus Symphony in case Apache OpenOffice cannot be used.

How to open SXI file?

The main problem with StarOffice Impress Presentation is that the SXI file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open SXI, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SXI 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 Apache OpenOffice

In this case, you should first verify that the Apache OpenOffice application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Apache OpenOffice into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support SXI files.

Step 2. Create association of Apache OpenOffice with SXI files

If, despite the installed application, the SXI file does not start in the Apache OpenOffice 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 SXI file with the Apache OpenOffice application.

Step 3. Update Apache OpenOffice to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Apache OpenOffice program, it is possible that StarOffice Impress Presentation requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Apache Software Foundation website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SXI 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:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the SXI 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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the SXI file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover SXI 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 SXI 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 the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged SXI files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Oracle
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted SXI 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 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 SXI file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. 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 nothing helps, please reset the device.