PI5 File Extension

What is PI5 file?

PI5 filename suffix is mostly used for DEGAS Bitmap Image files. DEGAS Bitmap Image format was developed by Atari. Files with PI5 extension may be used by programs distributed for Linux, Mac OS, Windows platform. Files with PI5 extension are categorized as Raster Image Files files. The Raster Image Files subset comprises 522 various file formats. Users are advised to use XnView software for managing PI5 files, although 2 other programs can also handle this type of file. On the official website of Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet developer not only will you find detailed information about theXnView software, but also about PI5 and other supported file formats.

Programs which support PI5 file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 3 operating systems that support PI5 files. PI5 files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with PI5 extension?

Being unable to open files with PI5 extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with PI5 extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with PI5 files.

Step 1. Download and install XnView

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening PI5 files is that no program that can handle PI5 files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install XnView. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download XnView installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update XnView to the latest version

If the problems with opening PI5 files still occur even after installing XnView, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of XnView is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of XnView installed, it may not support PI5 format. The most recent version of XnView is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign XnView to PI5 files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate PI5 files with latest version of XnView you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the PI5 with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the XnView installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open PI5 files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with PI5 extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select XnView and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with PI5 extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the PI5 file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the PI5 file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Verify that the PI5 in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the PI5 is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the PI5 file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If you obtained the problematic PI5 file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. 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 PI5 file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

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

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the DEGAS Bitmap Image file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run XnView

If the systems has insufficient resources to open PI5 files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with DEGAS Bitmap Image files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with PI5 files affecting older versions of given software.

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