EIDI File Extension

What is EIDI file?

Full format name of files that use EIDI extension is Electric Image EIDI Format. EIDI files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with EIDI extension are categorized as Raster Image Files files. The Raster Image Files subset comprises 522 various file formats. The most popular software that supports EIDI files is XnView MP. XnView MP software was developed by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet, and on its official website you may find more information about EIDI files or the XnView MP software program.

Programs which support EIDI file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support EIDI files. EIDI files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 06/11/2020

How to open file with EIDI extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening EIDI files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Electric Image EIDI Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install XnView MP software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening EIDI files is that no program that can handle EIDI files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the XnView MP developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support EIDI files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download XnView MP installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of XnView MP and update if needed

If you already have XnView MP installed on your systems and EIDI files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why EIDI files are not compatible with XnView MP. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using XnView MP.

Step 3. Associate Electric Image EIDI Format files with XnView MP

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

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the EIDI file
• 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 XnView MP installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open EIDI files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the EIDI file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select XnView MP and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with EIDI extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the EIDI 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 EIDI file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the EIDI file for viruses or malware

If the EIDI 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 EIDI file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

If the EIDI 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. When downloading the file with EIDI extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

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. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Electric Image EIDI Format file again.

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

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

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 Electric Image EIDI Format files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle EIDI files.

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