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Basic information about INI file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension INI（*.INI or *.ini）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the INI file yourself.

There are 4 file types using the INI file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the INI file with their brief description and a list of programs that support INI file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the INI file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the INI file?
  • How to open a INI file?
  • What programs do I need to open a INI file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a INI file?
  • How to convert INI files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to INI file format?


1.Detail information about INI file extension: Symbian OS Configuration File

File type Symbian OS Configuration File Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description INI file is a Symbian OS Configuration File. Configuration file that stores settings and user preferences for the Symbian operating system and installed applications; similar to INI files used by Windows and typically should not be opened manually.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert INI files

Windows		 Editable with a text editor

macOS		 Editable with a text editor


2.Detail information about INI file extension: Windows Initialization File

File type Windows Initialization File Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format Text
Description INI file is a Windows Initialization File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert INI files

Windows		 File Viewer Plus
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Notepad
Microsoft WordPad
Other text editor
ENVI
NotePad++
UltraEdit

macOS
 Parallels Desktop for Mac with Windows installed

Linux		 gedit


3.Detail information about INI file extension: Gravis UltraSound Bank Setup File

File type Gravis UltraSound Bank Setup File Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description INI file is a Gravis UltraSound Bank Setup File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert INI files

Windows		 Gravis GIPC (Gravis to InterWave Patch Converter)
FMJ-Software Awave Studio


4.Detail information about INI file extension: Finale Preferences File

File type Finale Preferences File Category Data Files
Developer MakeMusic File format Text
Description INI file is a Finale Preferences File developed by MakeMusic.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert INI files

Windows		 MakeMusic Finale

macOS
 MakeMusic Finale



How to convert INI files to another file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for INI files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve INI to another files conversion, you may use the option.

INI to GIF INI to XML


Can't open a INI file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.INI”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the INI extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support INI file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of INI files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a INI file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a INI file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a INI file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the INI file is damaged.
  • Whether the INI file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the INI file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the INI file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the INI file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a INI file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a INI file.

If the INI file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.