VTI File Extension

What is VTI file?

VTI is a file extension commonly associated with Visualization Toolkit Image Data files. Kitware, Inc. defined the Visualization Toolkit Image Data format standard. VTI files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. VTI file belongs to the Misc Files category just like 6033 other filename extensions listed in our database. ParaView supports VTI files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used. On the official website of Kitware, Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theParaView software, but also about VTI and other supported file formats.

Programs which support VTI file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support VTI files. VTI 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 VTI extension?

Problems with accessing VTI may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with VTI files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the ParaView

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports VTI files installed on the system. This one is an easy one. Select ParaView or one of the recommended programs (for example, Visualization Toolkit (VTK)) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support VTI files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading ParaView installed is by going to developer’s website (Kitware, Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update ParaView to the latest version

You still cannot access VTI files although ParaView is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that ParaView cannot handle files with VTI may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of ParaView should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open VTI files to ParaView

After installing ParaView (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open VTI files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the VTI 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
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the ParaView installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open VTI files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected VTI 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
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with VTI extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the VTI for errors

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 VTI file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

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

Should it happed that the VTI is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the VTI file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with VTI extension is complete and error-free

If the VTI 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 VTI 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.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open ParaView

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

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 Visualization Toolkit Image Data file. It may be the case that the VTI files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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