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3 steps to open file with SAI extension

Usually solving problems with SAI file is simple – just install proper software and open the file. Read the guide and open SAI file now!

  1. 1. SAI File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) SAI file?
  3. 3. How to open SAI file?
    1. 3.1 Install a program that supports SAI files
    2. 3.2 Find and download proper software
      1. 3.2.1 Programs that support files with SAI extension
    3. 3.3 Check the SAI file for errors
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

SAI File Extension

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  • File type PaintTool SAI Image
  • File developer SYSTEMAX Software Development
  • File category Raster Image Files
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What is a(n) SAI file?

The SAI (PaintTool SAI Image) file format stores raster-based images created with the PaintTool SAI software. This software is mostly used by professional digital artists and designers to create high-resolution digital and 3D art, as well as for graphic design works. The SAI file format supports layers, color spaces, masks, blending modes, transformations, anti-aliasing, and other painting and editing features.

Due to its vector re-sampling capabilities, users can resize and resize files without loosing any image quality when viewed at a higher zoom level. The SAI files can be saved in the JPG, PNG or BMP formats for easy sharing or for post production purposes.

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How to open SAI file?

There could be multiple reasons for which the system does not support given file. In the case of SAI extension, it is probable that none of the installed programs support given file type. Therefore, user should undertake the following steps

Step 1: Install a program that supports SAI files

If an application that supports SAI files is installed on user’s system, but is not used to open such files by default, right-click on the file icon and choose "Open with" option from the menu. Next, select the proper application and check the "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files" box. The system will store this information in its registry and use the selected program to open files with SAI extension by default.

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For Mac OS users the procedure is analogous – open the file menu by right-clicking on the SAI file and choose "Information" option and select "Open with program" option. From the submenu select an application and click on "Change all" button.

Step 2: Find and download proper software

Inability to open SAI files may also be related to the lack of any application that supports given file being installed on the system. Should that be the case, user needs to download and install one of the following applications. Once installed, the system will automatically associate newly installed application with SAI files. If this step fails, see step 1.

Programs that support files with SAI extension

Windows programs
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Step 3: Check the SAI file for errors

Sometimes, although relatively rarely, steps 1 and 2 might not lead to expected results. There can be several reasons for such situation to occur:

  • SAI file has been downloaded from the internet but for some reason it is incomplete. In such case the file should be re-downloaded and opened again.
  • Structure of given SAI file could be corrupted and as such the program is not able to open the file
  • Storage medium on which the file was stored is damaged
  • It is important to ascertain that the icon representing given file is not a shortcut a related SAI file no longer present in the location to which the shortcut points
  • If the user account has restricted access privileges it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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