PNI File Extension

What is PNI file?

Full format name of files that use PNI extension is Popnoggin Image Format. Popspring defined the Popnoggin Image Format format standard. Files with PNI extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. PNI file belongs to the Raster Image Files category just like 522 other filename extensions listed in our database. Popnoggin is by far the most used program for working with PNI files. Software named Popnoggin was created by Popspring LLC. In order to find more detailed information on the software and PNI files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support PNI file extension

Programs that can handle PNI files are as follows. Files with PNI 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 PNI extension?

Problems with accessing PNI may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with PNI files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with PNI files.

Step 1. Get the Popnoggin

Problems with opening and working with PNI files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with PNI files being present on your machine. To address this issue, go to the Popnoggin developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Popnoggin installed is by going to developer’s website (Popspring LLC) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Popnoggin to the latest version

If the problems with opening PNI files still occur even after installing Popnoggin, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Popnoggin 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 PNI files are not compatible with Popnoggin. The most recent version of Popnoggin is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Popnoggin to PNI files

If you have the latest version of Popnoggin installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage PNI 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.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the PNI with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Popnoggin is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open PNI files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected PNI file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with PNI extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the PNI is not faulty

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper PNI file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the PNI file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the PNI is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the PNI file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. PNI 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 PNI 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. When downloading the file with PNI extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

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

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 Popnoggin Image Format file.

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

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

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Popnoggin Image Format files. It may be the case that the PNI files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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