KDI File Extension

What is KDI file?

KDI is a file extension commonly associated with KD Player Skin Image Format files. KD Player Skin Image Format specification was created by KD Player. KDI files are supported by software applications available for devices running Mac OS, Windows. Files with KDI extension are categorized as Raster Image Files files. The Raster Image Files subset comprises 522 various file formats. The most popular program for handling KDI files is Windows Photo Viewer, but users can choose among 3 different programs that support this file format.

Programs which support KDI file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 2 operating systems that support KDI files. Files with KDI 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 KDI extension?

Problems with accessing KDI may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with KDI extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install Windows Photo Viewer software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening KDI files is that no program that can handle KDI files is installed on user’s system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing Windows Photo Viewer or different compatible program, such as Adobe Photoshop, Apple Preview. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support KDI files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Windows Photo Viewer installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Windows Photo Viewer to the latest version

You still cannot access KDI files although Windows Photo Viewer is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why KDI files are not compatible with Windows Photo Viewer. The most recent version of Windows Photo Viewer is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open KDI files to Windows Photo Viewer

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

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the KDI 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
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Windows Photo Viewer is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open KDI files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with KDI extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with KDI extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the KDI for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the KDI file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the KDI file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the KDI is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. KDI file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the KDI file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. It could happen the the download process of file with KDI extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the KD Player Skin Image Format file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Windows Photo Viewer

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with KDI extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with KD Player Skin Image Format file. It may be the case that the KDI files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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