Opening a XI File

The XI file type is primarily associated with FastTracker 2.00.

XI	File extension: XI
	File type:	digital instrument file

What is a XI file?

XI files mostly belong to FastTracker 2.00. XI files can have multiple roles depending on their origin.
These files are extended instrument files used by FastTracker 2.00. They hold instrument sample data, envelopes, and loop points that tracker software reads to produce digital audio. Visit this page for more on FastTracker data.
Another group of XI files serves as IMGC image files. These are used as game image files storing textures or sprites when working with game development tools.
Additionally, some XI files work as data files for environments like Ragnarok Online or as compiled reports with FastReport; more details can be found at Ragnarok Online.

Extended Instrument: Contains tracker instrument data.

Game Image: Holds visual asset data.

Data File: May store structured game or report data.

FilExt.com note: Examine the file header or source to decide which tool is needed to view or edit the file.

How to open a XI file

You need a suitable software like FastTracker 2.00 to open a XI 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 XI file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a XI file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert XI files:

FastTracker 2.00
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. XI files are often referred to as FastTracker 2.00 audios because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
eXtended Instrument
A generic file used by various audio trackers. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 45 78 74 65 6E 64 65 64 20 49 6E 73 74 72 75 6D 65 6E 74 3A 20, ASCII: Extended Instrument: .
Fast Tracker 2 Instrument
ScreamTracker Instrument File

Technical Data for XI File Extension

File classification:

Audio

Identifier:

Hex: 45 78 74 65 6E 64 65 64 20 49 6E 73 74 72 75 6D 65 6E 74 3A 20, ASCII: Extended Instrument: (provided by TrID database)

Related files:

xm, it, s3m, pat, xi1, xc, xrg, xp, 11, patch, xpi, bin, jpg, mod, dat

Mime type:

audio/x-xi, audio/x-xm

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: soffice.StarImpressDocument.6
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OpenOffice.org1.0.1\program\soffice.exe -o %1

ProgramID: Winamp.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Winamp\Winamp.exe %1

a xi digital instrument file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with XI files

Associate the XI file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open digital instrument files. Because only the current version supports the latest XI file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available FastTracker 2.00 update.
To make sure that your XI file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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