Basic information about PPI file

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

There are 1 file types using the PPI file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PPI file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PPI file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PPI file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PPI file?
  • How to open a PPI file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PPI file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PPI file?
  • How to convert PPI files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PPI file format?


1.Detail information about PPI file extension: Microsoft PowerPoint Graphics

File type Microsoft PowerPoint Graphics Category Vector Image Files
Developer Microsoft Corporation File format N/A
Description PPI file is a Microsoft PowerPoint Graphics developed by Microsoft Corporation. PPI is a file extension commonly associated with Microsoft PowerPoint Graphics files. Microsoft Corporation defined the Microsoft PowerPoint Graphics format standard. PPI files are supported by software applications available for devices running , Windows. Microsoft PowerPoint supports PPI files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 2 other tools may also be used. Software named Microsoft PowerPoint was created by Microsoft Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and PPI files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PPI files

Windows		 Microsoft Office
Microsoft PowerPoint



Can't open a PPI 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.PPI”。

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 PPI extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the PPI 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.