All about CSI Files

The CSI file type is primarily associated with CorelDRAW.

CSI	File extension: CSI
	File type:	script

What is a CSI file?

CSI files mostly belong to CorelDRAW by Corel. A CSI file is a script containing functions used to automate photo/graphics editing operations in CorelDRAW and PHOTO-PAINT graphics design programs. Another type of CSI file contains a Challan status inquiry created by tax deductible processing software like TaxPro e-TDS. A Challan status inquiry contains information which verifies whether a person's tax payment has been properly accounted for in their name. SharePoint Server 2007 uses a CSI file to store temporary data. CARE-S public sewer/storm water assessment and maintenance software uses a CSI file to store water quality data.

How to open CSI files

You need a suitable software like CorelDRAW to open a CSI 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 CSI file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a CSI 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 CSI files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

If you want to extract texts from CSI file or capture a screenshot, you can use our free Online CSI File Viewer:

To do so, click the "Choose your .csi file to view" button above.
After your file is opened in browser,
click "Save as..." in the menu.
Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert CSI files:

CorelDRAW by Corel
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. CSI files are often referred to as CorelDRAW developers because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Cyberautograph (signed item) by Cyberautograph Developers
Cyberautograph is a discontinued web application for sharing collectibles signed by famous individuals. It saved a signed item in a CSI file. This file format is classified as Data.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (script) by Rockstar
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is an action adventure video game. Scripts used by the Android edition of this game are saved in CSI files. This file format is classified as Game.
TaxPro e-TDS (Challan status inquiry) by Chartered Information Systems
TaxPro e-TDS is a tax preparation, filing, and returns software. It uses a CSI file to store a Challan status inquiry which is required to file and validate a tax deducted at source returns in India. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: How do I file a TDS return online, Challan, Challan Status Inquiry

CSI file extension format:

The file format, which is the arrangement and type of data in a file, determines which program can open the file. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. Nonetheless, different programs can utilize the same file extension to represent distinct file formats. Double-clicking on the file often results in an error when opening. Knowledge is power - this also applies when dealing with unknown or faulty files. Below is our analysis of the CSI files:

The CSI file extension is quite widespread and predominantly uses a uniform format. The two most popular formats are as follows:

97% of all CSI files lack a uniform signature. These files contain text and words, not binary data. CSI files are between 100 bytes and 590 bytes in size. This file type is new and state-of-the-art. Several words can almost always be found in the files, e.g. LIMITED. Files like these have the following tags: dels, mums, dela, blrs, muma, pnes, mumm and ches.
1% of all CSI files have the same signature A4 03. The contents of these files cannot be read by a human; only a computer program can interpret the data. The average file size is 2 KB with most files being between 1 KB and 19 KB in size. Some examples of file names are gtasa.cheats.csi or Cheats.csi. Files like these have the following tags: gtavc, carspawn, vehicle, spawn, bodyguard, kendaraan and jutsu.

All other CSI files (2%) have different formats, often, for example, JetDB and MOIR. Sometimes used for hyds, cals, delr, delm, blra or delp. If you want to find out what your CSI file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.

Technical Data for CSI File Extension

File classification:

Developer

Related files:

pdf, cis, txt, tx, zip, fvu, csa, tds, fxt, xlsx, 26q, jpg, exe, xls, signature, 900, cin, sci, rar, tsf, cdr, des, cdt

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: CorelScript.Script.8.Inc, FileType: Corel SCRIPT 8.0 Include

ProgramID: CorelScript.Script.9.Inc, FileType: Corel SCRIPT 9.0 Include

ProgramID: CorelScript.Script.7.Inc
EXEFile: F:\graphics\corel7\PROGRAMS\SCEDIT.EXE %1

ProgramID: CorelScript.Script.9.Inc
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\Graphics9\PROGRAMS\SCEDIT.EXE %1

ProgramID: CorelScript.Script.8.Inc
EXEFile: C:\Corel\Graphics8\PROGRAMS\SCEDIT.EXE %1

ProgramID: RIMSigTool
EXEFile: javaw.exe -jar %ProgramFiles%\Research In Motion\BlackBerry JDE 4.1.0\bin\SignatureTool.jar

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a csi script is a special file format by Corel and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with CSI files

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