Sorts of PI5 Files

Chief PI5 Description

.PI5

File Name:	.pi5
File Type:	DEGAS Bitmap Image File

A bitmap graphic image saved by DEGAS. It stores a color image.

Author:	Atari Corporation
Group:	Raster Image Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pi5

Software Programs That Open The DEGAS Bitmap Image File:

Degas by Tom Hudson

Atari TOS

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PI5 Troubleshooting

Troubles Opening PI5 Files

Degas Removed

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open PI5 Files" when trying to open your PI5. When this happens, it is commonly due to Degas missing in %%os%%. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your PI5 file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Degas is Out-of-Date

It is possible that your version of Degas isn't able to open your DEGAS Bitmap Image File file due to incompatibility. Download the latest Degas version from the Tom Hudson website to ensure you have the correct one installed. The primary cause of this problem is that your DEGAS Bitmap Image File file was created by a different (newer) version of Degas than what's installed.

Tip: Right-clicking on your PI5, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.

Conclusion: The majority of PI5 file opening issues are due to not having the correct Degas version installed.

Additional PI5 Opening Issues

Assuming you have the right Degas version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening PI5 files. Other PI5 opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• File references in the Windows Registry for PI5 are wrong
• Corruption of the PI5 file description inside the Registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the PI5 format
• Something has caused file corruption of your PI5
• The PI5 is infected with a virus
• Hardware related to PI5s has device driver corruption
• Windows cannot load your DEGAS Bitmap Image File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)