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Open HI File

The .HI file extension is most commonly associated with high score files used on emulators. This extension can also signify an Intuit Statement Writer custom header file. This article will explore both uses, starting with high score files and going on to Intuit Statement Writer custom header files.

High Score Files

The .HI files are found in many gaming emulator programs, such as MAME. These programs use .HI files to store your high scores, allowing you to track your progress and compete against yourself or others. Learn here how to open and use .HI files with MAME.

It's worth noting that the manipulation of high score files involves altering the .HI file in text or hex editor, which is not recommended unless you know what you're doing. Wrong alterations can lead to score corruption or prevent the game from loading at all.

Intuit Statement Writer Custom Header Files

In addition to being used by emulators to store high scores, .HI files are also used as custom header files by Intuit Statement Writer, a program that is part of the QuickBooks software package.

Intuit Statement Writer is used for creating professional financial statements, and its .HI files store headers that are used across multiple financial reports. To open .HI files in Intuit Statement Writer, you just have to load the file within the application itself.

HI File Important Information

As we've seen, .HI files are used in distinct ways by different applications. Importantly, attempting to open a .HI file in the wrong application can lead to error messages or even corruption of the file.

Always ensure that you know which type of .HI file you are dealing with before attempting to open it. This means knowing which application the .HI file relates to, either MAME or Intuit Statement Writer, and using the appropriate application to open it. Stay tuned for more tips on files and technology at filext.com.

How Can I Open HI File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open HI file is to find a HI file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a HI file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open HI file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as HI file opener then try to search online for "HI viewer", "application to open HI file" or "open HI file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open HI file

How Can I Open HI File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a HI file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a HI file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with HI file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as HI file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open HI file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open HI file then try to search for "HI viewer", "application to open HI file" or "read HI file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read HI file

How Can I Open HI File on Android

If you downloaded a HI file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded HI file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "HI".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "HI viewer", "HI file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open HI File on iPhone or iPad

To open HI File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the HI file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "HI". This way you can find apps which can open HI files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "HI viewer" or "HI file" online in your favorite search engine.

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