What's the MDI File?

Researcher:   |   Edited: December 05, 2018

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MDI File Summary

Three known software programs (notably, Microsoft Office developed by Microsoft Corporation) are related to the MDI file extension. In addition, they are categorized under two distinct file types, but mainly identified as the Microsoft Document Imaging File format. The MDI File Extension are listed predominantly as Page Layout Files, while in other circumstances they can be Audio Files.

File Extension MDI is supported by Windows and Mac operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. The Popularity Rating for MDI files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

Although there is a lot more to know about MDI files, those are the most important details of these types of files. If you are having trouble opening these files, or would like more detailed information, please see our comprehensive information below.

Low
Universality
2055
Rank

/ 11690

Active

Relevance

5

December

2018

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Kinds of MDI Files

  2 known file types use this extension

Principal MDI Type

.MDI
Extension:.mdi
Type:Microsoft Document Imaging File

A high-quality, tag-based graphics format developed from TIFF format. Utilized by Microsoft Office to save scanned documents. They can be converted to DOC (word) document using optical character recognition (OCR) programs.

Created by: Microsoft Corporation
Division:Page Layout Files
Subkey: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mdi

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Document Imaging File:


Microsoft Office by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac

MDI2DOC Converter by Bugysoft

Windows

Secondary MDI Associations

.MDI
Extension:.mdi
Type:MIDI Sound File

The MDI file is at times used for MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) files.

Created by: FMJ-Software
Division:Audio Files

Software Programs That Open MIDI Sound File Files:


Awave Studio by FMJ-Software

Compatible with:

Windows

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MDI Demand


Primary Browsers

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


MDI File Complications


Troubles Opening MDI Files

Microsoft Office Isn't There

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open MDI Files" when trying to open your MDI. If so, it typically means that you don't have Microsoft Office installed for %%os%%. The OS won't know what to do with your MDI file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.


Tip: Another MDI-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.


Microsoft Office is Out-of-Date

In other instances, your Microsoft Document Imaging File file version may not be supported by your version of Microsoft Office. Visit the Microsoft Corporation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Microsoft Office. This issue mainly occurs when your Microsoft Document Imaging File file was created by a newer version of Microsoft Office than you have on your PC.


Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of MDI file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).


Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening MDI files are due to having the wrong version of Microsoft Office installed.


Associated Difficulties Loading MDI Files

Although you might already have Microsoft Office or another MDI-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Microsoft Document Imaging File files. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening MDIs. Problems unrelated to software:

  • Invalid MDI file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
  • Mistaken removal of the Windows registry MDI description
  • Microsoft Office or another MDI application experienced a flawed installation
  • The MDI itself is corrupted
  • The MDI is infected with a virus
  • Device drivers for MDI-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Microsoft Document Imaging File file successfully

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