Basic information about PIX file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension PIX（*.PIX or *.pix）, 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 PIX file yourself.

There are 3 file types using the PIX file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PIX file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PIX file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PIX file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PIX file?
  • How to open a PIX file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PIX file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PIX file?
  • How to convert PIX files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PIX file format?


1.Detail information about PIX file extension: Alias PIX Image

File type Alias PIX Image Category Raster Image Files
Developer Alias Systems File format Binary
Description PIX file is a Alias PIX Image developed by Alias Systems. Bitmap image created in the proprietary Alias PIX format; contains a header followed by pixels that are run-length encoded in packets; originally used by Alias 3D software, such as PowerAnimater, but is not commonly used anymore.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PIX files

Windows		 ACD Systems Canvas X 2017
ACD Systems ACDSee 2018
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2017
GIMP

macOS		 GIMP

Linux		 GIMP


2.Detail information about PIX file extension: PCI Geomatics Database File

File type PCI Geomatics Database File Category GIS Files
Developer PCI Geomatics File format Binary
Description PIX file is a PCI Geomatics Database File developed by PCI Geomatics.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PIX files

Windows		 PCI Geomatics Geomatica
ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop
Safe Software FME Desktop
GDAL

macOS
 GDAL

Linux		 GDAL


3.Detail information about PIX file extension: BRL-CAD Raw Image File

File type BRL-CAD Raw Image File Category Raster Image Files
Developer BRL-CAD File format N/A
Description PIX file is a BRL-CAD Raw Image File developed by BRL-CAD.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PIX files

Windows		 BRL-CAD

macOS
 BRL-CAD

Linux		 BRL-CAD



How to convert PIX files to another file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for PIX files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve PIX to another files conversion, you may use the option.

PIX to JPEG PIX to JPG PIX to PDF


How to convert another files to PIX file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to PIX file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to PIX conversion, you may use the option.

BRLCAD to PIX


Can't open a PIX 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.PIX”。

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 PIX extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support PIX 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 PIX 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 PIX file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a PIX 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 PIX file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the PIX 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.