GI File - opening and understanding
Did your computer fail to open a GI file? We explain what they are used for and recommend software that we know can open or otherwise handle your .GI files.
What is a GI file?
Files with the .gi extension are most commonly associated with disk image files. These files are created by a variety of disk creation software applications. The GI files often contain duplicate copies of CDs or DVDs. They can also contain a backup of the information stored on a user's hard drive. Disk creation applications that commonly use the GI file format include Sony CD Extreme, Sonic RecordNow!, and UltraISO.
How to open GI files
You will need a program compatible with the specific file you are trying to open, as different programs may use files with file extension GI for different purposes.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different GI openers which you will find listed below.
Suggest another file format using extension GI
While we know of one file format using the .GI file extension, there may be more. It is widespread that different programs use files with the same file extension for very different types of data. Please let us know if you are aware of a different kind of .GI file.
Various viewers for this file format
These apps are known to open certain types of GI files. Remember, different programs may use GI files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | PowerISO | User submitted |
 | Switch Sound File Converter | User submitted |
 | WavePad Sound Editor | User submitted |
 | IsoBuster | User submitted |
 | Roxio Creator | User submitted |
 | RecordNow | User submitted |
 | RecordNow Data | User submitted |
 | DigitalMedia Home | User submitted |
 | DigitalMedia Data | User submitted |
 | UltraISO Premium | User submitted |
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