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Basic information about ARI file

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

There are 2 file types using the ARI file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ARI file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ARI file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ARI file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the ARI file?
How to open a ARI file?
What programs do I need to open a ARI file?
What programs help to create and edit a ARI file?
How to convert ARI files to another file format?
How to convert another files to ARI file format?

1.Detail information about ARI file extension: ARRIRAW Image

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ARI files
File type	ARRIRAW Image	Category	Camera Raw Files
Developer	ARRI Group	File format	Binary
Description	ARI file is a ARRIRAW Image developed by ARRI Group. Image captured by an ARRI digital video camera; stores one still frame from a sequence of images that together comprise a recorded video; used in professional video production and may have color alterations and other adjustments applied before finalizing the video.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Adobe SpeedGrade CC 2017 Microsoft Windows Photos
macOS	Adobe SpeedGrade CC 2017 Apple Final Cut Pro with Glue Tools Cineon/DPX Pro plugin

2.Detail information about ARI file extension: ARI Compressed File Archive

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ARI files
File type	ARI Compressed File Archive	Category	Compressed Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	ARI file is a ARI Compressed File Archive.
Windows	ARI 2.2 BMA Coder Compressia QAZAR GRZipII UHARC

How to convert ARI files to another file format?

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

ARI to FCP

Can't open a ARI 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.ARI”。

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 ARI extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the ARI 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.