Basic information about PFI file

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

There are 2 file types using the PFI file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PFI file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PFI file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PFI file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PFI file?
  • How to open a PFI file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PFI file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PFI file?
  • How to convert PFI files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PFI file format?


1.Detail information about PFI file extension: PhotoFiltre Studio Image

File type PhotoFiltre Studio Image Category Raster Image Files
Developer PhotoFiltre Studio File format Binary
Description PFI file is a PhotoFiltre Studio Image developed by PhotoFiltre Studio. Raster image file created by PhotoFiltre Studio, an image editing program for Windows; contains graphics drawn by the user and supports multiple editing layers within the same image; used as the native save format for the software.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PFI files

Windows		 PhotoFiltre Studio


2.Detail information about PFI file extension: Paragon Backup Index File

File type Paragon Backup Index File Category Backup Files
Developer Paragon Software Group File format N/A
Description PFI file is a Paragon Backup Index File developed by Paragon Software Group.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PFI files

Windows		 Paragon Backup & Recovery Suite
Paragon System Backup



How to convert PFI files to another file format?

There are 7 records in our database eligible for PFI files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve PFI to another files conversion, you may use the option.

PFI to BMP PFI to JPEG PFI to JPG PFI to PDF
PFI to PNG PFI to TIF PFI to TIFF


How to convert another files to PFI file format?

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

JPEG to PFI


Can't open a PFI 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.PFI”。

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 PFI extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the PFI 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.