Opening HIR Files

The HIR file type is primarily associated with Image Viewer.

HIR	File extension: HIR
	File type:	multi-purpose file

What is a HIR file

HIR files mostly belong to Image Viewer. HIR files can contain different types of data, depending on their origin. In most cases, they store raw image data using a JPG internal format. This means that such HIR files are effectively image files that can be processed like standard photos.

Lithography Data: some of HIR files are created to hold lithography instructions for devices such as the Raith 150 Two system. These files carry data that supports processes like Heidelberg Ion Beam Lithography. More details can be found at Raith.
Impulse Response Data: some of these files use a JSON format to store line impulse response information. This format is associated with the Line 6 Helix Native system for processing audio effects. Visit Line 6 software for further information.
Binary Resource: A small portion uses a binary format to hold hierarchical image resource data, which may be used in specialized image management or resource systems.

FilExt.com tips: For a user with an HIR file, the primary task is to determine which type it is. For example, if the file contains raw image data, renaming the extension to .jpg might allow use of standard image viewers. In contrast, lithography or impulse response files require the corresponding specialized software to open and view the embedded data.

How to open a HIR file

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

Online HIR File Viewer

Choose your .hir file to view this image

or drag and drop it here

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How to convert HIR files to JPG, PNG, SVG, PDF, ...

You can convert HIR files using our online HIR file viewer (powered by Convert.Guru):

Just click the "Choose your .hir file to view this image" button on this page.
Your HIR file will then be displayed in the browser.
Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
Then choose the image format (e.g. JPG, PNG, TIFF, PDF, ...) you want.
Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert HIR files:

Image Viewer
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. HIR files are often referred to as Image Viewer raster images because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
C64 Hires
The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 00 20. This file format is classified as Graphic. Related links: XnView
Hidden Icon Resource
(no Web reference - used by one German developer)

Technical Data for HIR File Extension

File classification:

Raster Image

Identifier:

Hex: 00 20 (provided by TrID database)

Related files:

raw, jpg, emap, pre, jb2, ic3, ic1, jpeg, json, bin, tif, png, bmp

Related links:

XnView

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.hir, FileType: Hires C64, AppName: GraphicsConverter-reg
EXEFile: GraphicsConverter.exe

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

a hir multi-purpose file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with HIR files

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