All about EI Files

The EI file type is primarily associated with EXFO Analyzer.

EIFile Extension EI
File extension: EI
File type:  data file

What is an EI file?

EI files mostly belong to EXFO Analyzer. EI files are used as fiber optic trace files by optical test equipment. They store data recorded during optical testing, reflecting measurements along a fiber route.
  • Purpose: Hold precise test data for fiber optic cables.
  • Functionality: Capture trace information used in diagnostics and network performance analysis.
  • Usage: Primarily generated by systems from EXFO, these files record the light intensity over distance along a fiber.
  • FilExt.com tip: The file format is proprietary; you usually need specialized software from EXFO or compatible analysis tools to open and review the data.

    How to open an EI file

    You need a suitable software like EXFO Analyzer to open an EI file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your EI file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a EI file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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    How to convert EI files to JPG, PDF, HTML, DOC, ...

    If you want to convert or edit an EI file, you can use our free Online EI File Converter (powered by Convert.Guru):
    1. To do this, click the button "Choose your .ei file to view this image" on this page.
    2. Your EI file will then be displayed in the browser.
    3. Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
    4. Then click the file format (e.g. PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
    5. Your file will be converted and downloaded.

    Programs that open and convert EI files:

    1. EXFO Analyzer
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. EI files are often referred to as EXFO Analyzer data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. EARS Component File
      EARS = UK Liberal Democrats Election Agents Record System - The file name starts with the letter E.
    3. Electric Image
      Related links: XnView

    Technical Data for EI File Extension

    File classification:
    Data
    Related files:
    trc, el, ai, sor, jpg, png, edi, t1, vx, dat, csv, xml, log, txt

    The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

    ProgramID: GraphicsConverterPro.ei, FileType: Electric Image, AppName: GraphicsConverter-reg
    EXEFile: GraphicsConverter.exe

    ProgramID: XnView.Image
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\XnView\xnview.exe %1


    an ei data file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with EI files

    • Associate the EI file extension with the correct application.
    • Update your software that should actually open data files. Because only the current version supports the latest EI file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available EXFO Analyzer update.
    • To make sure that your EI file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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