Solve your problems with opening and supporting a .ani file [ add info ]
ANI files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing ANI file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with ANI extension. However, it should be remembered that ANI file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is Animated Cursor but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.
So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning ANI files and search for its solution.
A list of programs supporting files types with ANI extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.
.ani file extension
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Axialis CursorWorkshop RealWorld Cursor Editor G.D.G. AniTuner Aha-Soft ArtCursors ACDSee Photo Manager 12 Inkscape |
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Inkscape |
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Inkscape |
If ANI file does not open, firstly, it is worth using files associations built in the Windows system with application that can support them. In order to do it, you should double-click a ANI file icon. A list of programs that probably support such a file will appear. It is enough to choose one of them so that Windows would open a given extension with it. Incorrect file’s association will result in Windows trying to open ANI file with a wrong program all the time even if there is an appropriate application supporting this format on a drive. In this case, it is necessary to perform the above mentioned registry scanning and associations’ repair.
If associations are correct and Windows still cannot open the file, most probably the computer does not have appropriate software supporting files with name containing ANI in their extension. The solution to this problem is very simple. You should buy or download a free (if they exist) application that will allow you to open, browse and edit ANI format (You can also try to find more informations on FileInfo). It is no risk because many paid programs have free test versions enabling to check their functionality.