CPI file: How can I open a .CPI file?
The table below provides useful information about the .cpi file extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .cpi file?
- What program do I need to open a .cpi file?
- How can the .cpi file be opened, edited or printed?
- How can I convert .cpi files to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
✅ MS-DOS Code Page Information

The CPI file is a Code Page Information file in MS-DOS. CPI files are used to store fonts allowing devices to display in multiple codepages.
✅ Lifo-Pro Consumer Price Index

The CPI file is a Lifo-Pro Consumer Price Index data. Lifo-Pro is a LIFO automation program for PCs. LIFO is an acronym for "last in, first out" which is a cost flow assumption used to value inventories.
✅ Atari 8-bit Marco Pixel Editor Image

The CPI file is an Atari 8-bit Marco Pixel Editor Image. The Atari 8-bit family is a series of 8-bit home computers introduced by Atari, Inc.
✅ Sietronics XRD Scan Document

The CPI file is a Sietronics XRD Scan Document. Sietronics XRD is an X-Ray Diffraction material characterisation equipment.
✅ Calamus Raster Graphics Data

The CRG file is a Calamus Raster Graphics Data. Calamus is a desktop publishing application, built for Atari computer. Calamus is still supported by its German owner company, invers Software, and also runs under a built-in and transparent Atari emulator on Windows, or on other platforms such as Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X, using any available TOS emulator.
⚠ Be careful with .cpi files.
It's important to know that the .cpi file extension can be used by various programs, not just the ones you expect. This includes potentially harmful software or malware that might create .cpi files. Be cautious when dealing with .cpi files from unknown sources.
🔄 .cpi converters
The following softwares are capable of converting .cpi files to other formats:
For example, using the softwares above, a .cpi file can be converted into one of the following formats:
🚫 The .cpi file extension is often given incorrectly!
According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:
Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?
We found the following similar file extensions in our database:
🔴 Can't open a .cpi file?
When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:
Select an app to open this .cpi file
It means that the operating system does not have a default app associated with the .cpi file type. To resolve this issue and open the file, you can take the following steps:
- Right-click on the .cpi file. A context menu will appear.
- From the context menu, select Open with. Windows will display a list of recommended apps.
- If the desired app is listed, select it from the provided options.
- If you cannot find the appropriate app, you may need to install software that supports the specific file type.
If you don't know how to change the default app for the .cpi file, check the FAQ.
🔴 Can I change the extension of files?
Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. The extension of a file serves as a hint to the operating system and various software programs about the type of data contained within the file. When you alter a file's extension, you essentially modify how software applications interpret and handle that file. Every file has a specific format, also known as its file type or file format. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format.
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