All about PI5 Files

The PI5 file type is primarily associated with Degas & Degas Elite.

PI5File Extension PI5
File extension: PI5
File type:  Degas & Degas Elite files

What is a PI5 file?

PI5 files mostly belong to Degas & Degas Elite. Atari Degas: Degas image file

How to open PI5 files

You need a suitable software like Degas & Degas Elite to open a PI5 file. You need a suitable software like Degas & Degas Elite to open a PI5 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 PI5 file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a PI5 file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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How to extract texts from PI5 files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

If you want to extract texts from PI5 file or capture a screenshot, you can use our free Online PI5 File Viewer:
  1. To do so, click the "Choose your .pi5 file to view this image" button above.
  2. Your PI5 file will then be displayed in the browser.
  3. Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
  4. Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
  5. Your file will be converted and downloaded.

Unable to Open a .PI5 File? Quick Solutions:

PI5 files can come from different programs and aren't universally openable.

  1. Identify the Source: .PI5 files are most commonly Extended DEGAS images from classic Atari ST/TT computers, often shared by retro-computing enthusiasts or emulation communities.
  2. Check the Header: Open the file in a hex viewer to inspect the first bytes:
    • 00 04: Magic bytes indicating a DEGAS image.
    • PK: Suggests a ZIP archive misnamed as .PI5.
    • <?xml: Indicates a readable XML document.
  3. Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required. Try retro software like Degas & Degas Elite, or modern tools like XnView. If uncertain, ask the sender.
  4. Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your .PI5 file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable metadata, and preview it when possible.

Technical Data for PI5 File Extension

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


a pi5 Degas & Degas Elite file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with PI5 files

  • Associate the PI5 file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open Degas & Degas Elite files. Because only the current version supports the latest PI5 file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Degas & Degas Elite update.
  • To make sure that your PI5 file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .PI5 file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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