CINE File Extension

What is CINE file?

CINE is a file extension commonly associated with Phantom Digital Video Format files. Phantom Digital Video Format specification was created by Vision Research. CINE file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Linux, Mac OS, Windows system platform. Files with CINE extension are categorized as Video Files files. The Video Files subset comprises 546 various file formats. Phantom Cine Viewer supports CINE files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 4 other tools may also be used. Software named Phantom Cine Viewer was created by Vision Research Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and CINE files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support CINE file extension

The list that follows enumerates programs compatible with CINE files, divided into 3 categories based on operating system on which they are available. Files with CINE suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with CINE extension?

Being unable to open files with CINE extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with CINE extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install Phantom Cine Viewer software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening CINE files is that no program that can handle CINE files is installed on user’s system. The most obvious solution is to download and install Phantom Cine Viewer or one to the listed programs: Apple Final Cut Pro X, Adobe SpeedGrade, Phantom Cine Toolkit. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Phantom Cine Viewer installed is by going to developer’s website (Vision Research Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Phantom Cine Viewer to the latest version

If the problems with opening CINE files still occur even after installing Phantom Cine Viewer, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Phantom Cine Viewer is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why CINE files are not compatible with Phantom Cine Viewer. The most recent version of Phantom Cine Viewer is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Phantom Digital Video Format files with Phantom Cine Viewer

After installing Phantom Cine Viewer (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open CINE files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the CINE with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Phantom Cine Viewer is installed, check the Always use this app to open CINE files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with CINE extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select Phantom Cine Viewer and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with CINE extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the CINE is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the CINE file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The CINE may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the CINE file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. CINE file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the CINE file’s structure is intact

If the CINE file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the CINE file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Phantom Digital Video Format file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Phantom Cine Viewer

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support CINE files. Close all running programs and try opening the CINE file.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Phantom Digital Video Format file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle CINE files.

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