How to open ANI files on your device
If an error occurs when you try to open ANI file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate ANI files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.
ANI File Extension
- File type Animated Cursor
- File developer Microsoft
- File category System Files
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What is a(n) ANI file?
ANI (Animated Cursor) is an audio/video file format created by Microsoft for use in Windows operating systems. It is based on the RIFF (Resource Interchange File Format) and allows users to store multiple images and/or audio in a single file. These files are created using specialized software, and they contain a number of graphical frames that can be used to produce animated mouse cursors for use in Windows applications.
ANI files often have small file sizes, making them ideal for use in web pages and other applications. They can also be used to create customized cursors for buttons or other graphical items. Each frame of animation can have a different size, color, and/or sound, which makes each cursor highly customizable. In addition, ANI files can support both 8-bit and 32-bit color depth images.
How to open ANI file?
There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .ANI files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.
Step 1. Install a program that supports ANI files
In order to open ANI file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with ANI extension.
Programs that can open ANI files
Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, ANI files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.
Remember!
Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on ANI files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to ANI files.
Step 2. Associate given software with ANI files
A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting ANI files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with ANI files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open ANI files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open ANI files.
Step 3. Check whether no other errors related to ANI files occur
When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the ANI file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:
- File with ANI extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
- File data is corrupted
- Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the ANI file is stored
- File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the ANI file was saved and then deleted
- User account is not privileged to perform operations on ANI files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert
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