Opening a VI_ File

The VI_ file type is primarily associated with Audio Waveprg.

VI_File Extension VI_
File extension: VI_
File type:  Samplitude Compressed File

What is a VI_ file?

VI_ files mostly belong to Audio Waveprg. Use our "Online VI_ Text Viewer" below to analyze your VI_ file and to see all text it contains.

How can I open a VI_ file?

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

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.VI_ File Not Opening? How to Fix It:

Because .VI_ files come from different programs, they aren't universally openable.

  1. Identify the Source: If received from an audio engineer, it is likely a Samplitude Compressed File (Audio Waveprg). If found in installation folders, it may be a compressed LabVIEW Virtual Instrument file.
  2. Check the Header: Inspect the first bytes in a hex viewer. Seeing "MSCF" indicates a Microsoft Cabinet compressed file, while "RIFF" suggests audio data.
  3. Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required to open the file. Try Magix Samplitude, National Instruments LabVIEW, or the Windows expand utility. If uncertain, ask the sender.
  4. Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file into our viewer to detect its exact format, extract metadata, and preview readable text when possible.

Technical Data for VI_ File Extension

Related files:

a vi_ Samplitude Compressed File is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with VI_ files

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