All about PFI Files

The PFI file type is primarily associated with PhotoFiltre Studio.

PFI	File extension: PFI
	File type:	image backup file

What is a PFI file?

PFI files mostly belong to PhotoFiltre Studio by Photofiltre-studio. PFI file is a raster image file format which is created by PhotoFiltre Studio. PhotoFiltre Studio is a photo editing application running on a Windows OS. PFI file stores graphics files created by users and it also supports multiple editing layers in same photo.

How to open a PFI file

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

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What to Do When a .PFI File Fails to Open

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

1. Identify the Source: A graphic designer might send a PhotoFiltre Studio image backup file, while an IT admin may send a Paragon Backup index.
2. Check the Header: Inspect the first bytes in a text editor or hex viewer:
   • "PK" implies a ZIP-based archive.
   • Plain text suggests a configuration file.
   • Binary data points to a proprietary image or backup format.
3. Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required. Try Photofiltre-studio's PhotoFiltre Studio or Paragon Backup, or ask the sender if unsure.
4. Use this Webpage: Drag and drop the file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text or metadata, and preview it when possible.

PFI file format:

If you know the file format, you can also find out how to open or edit the file. Often, the file format can be deduced from the file extension or the initial bytes (called the signature). If the file extension or signature does not match the file format, errors will occur when opening or editing the file. Knowledge is power - this also applies when dealing with unknown or faulty files. Our examination of the PFI files comes to the following conclusion:

You will often come across the PFI file type. This mainly uses a special format. The following file formats are most commonly found in PFI files:

• 80% of all PFI files belong to PhotoFiltre Image bitmap. These are binary files, so they do not contain words or text. Most of these files are 80 KB to 13 MB in size. The file type was developed only in the last few years. The following keywords are characteristic: PhotoFiltre Image. These files are attributed to logo, affiche, titre, plan, sans, carte, photo, mission and fiche, and usually contain person-related data.
• 6% of all PFI files use the same file format, which can be identified by the letters "Pip:" at the beginning. They consist of illegible, cryptic characters. The files are on average 10 MB in size and range from 81 KB to 48 MB. Certain words are almost always found in the files, such as Pip. These files are often associated with auftrag.

All other PFI files (14%) have no uniform format, the following 4 formats can be found: VDa and PFI. The category is sicherung, backup, ecomax, montage, plastique or projet. If you want to find out what your PFI file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.