The table below provides some useful information about the .ani extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .ani file?
- What program do I need to open a .ani file?
- Where can I find the specifications for .ani?
- How can I convert .ani file to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
Details of extension .ani
2 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) found in database.
Problems with .ani files?
First check your registry for hidden errors!
| Extension: | .ani |
|---|---|
| Type: | Windows Animated Cursor |
| Category: | Graphic |
| Mime type: | application/octet-stream |
| Description: | |
| ANI file is an animated Windows cursor image. | |
| [Detailed description not yet available] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | |
| Program name: | |
| Related links: | |
| ArtCursors IrfanView |
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| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| cur, ico, pr | |
| Extension: | .ani |
|---|---|
| Type: | Valve Source Model Animation Data |
| Category: | Development |
| Mime type: | application/octet-stream |
| Description: | |
| ANI file is a Valve Source Model Animation Data. ANI is the extension for Source's proprietary model animations data format The Source engine is a 3D game engine developed by Valve Corporation. It debuted in October 2004 with Half-Life 2. | |
| [Detailed description] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | Valve Source SDK |
| Program name: | |
| Related links: | |
| none | |
| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| mdl, phy, vmt, vtf, vtx, vvd | |
Cannot open .ani files on your system?
When windows gives you an error message saying that it cannot open
.ani files, this means either:
- You need to identify a program that can open the file or
- Your registry may be damaged.
RECOMMENDED:
In both cases it is strongly recommended that you
run a free scan for registry errors.









