Help! I Can’t Open FIN Files!

There are many reasons why your FIN file might not open on your computer. If you have FIN files that don’t open when you double-click it, ask yourself the following questions...

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Do I have the right program?

If you don’t have a program installed on your computer that’s compatible with FIN files, you won’t be able to open one. See if you have one of the most common programs associated with FIN files listed below.

  • ABAQUS File
  • ATI Radeon Video Driver
  • Perfect Writer Print Formatted Text
  • XtalView Basic Crystallographic Data File )
  • Corel Saved Find/Search Info
  • Perfect Writer/Scribble/MINCE Print-formatted Text File
  • Personal Paint Finnish Language User Interface File
  • WordPerfect Print Format Text

What type of file is it?

When you can’t open FIN files, try to figure out the file type. This can help you find the right program to open it. Usually, FIN files are considered Uncommon Files. However, you can look up the file type to be sure. Start by right-clicking the file icon and clicking “Properties” (“More Info” if you’re on a Mac). Then look for the file type under “Type of File” (“Kind” on a Mac).

Can a developer help?

When you can’t open FIN files, a software developer might be able to help. The developers for the programs mentioned above are as follows:

Software Developer
ABAQUS File ABAQUS Inc.
ATI Radeon Video Driver Windows Programmer
Perfect Writer Print Formatted Text PC Software Company
XtalView Basic Crystallographic Data File ) The Computational Center for MacroMolecular Structures (CCMS
Corel Saved Find/Search Info Corel
Perfect Writer/Scribble/MINCE Print-formatted Text File Microsoft Developer
Personal Paint Finnish Language User Interface File Amiga
WordPerfect Print Format Text Corel Corporation

Try contacting one of these developers to find out how you can open your FIN file.

Can I use a universal file viewer?

A universal file viewer is the way to go when you have FIN files that can’t be opened by any other program. Install a universal file viewer like File Magic (Download) and see if it will open your FIN file. Remember that if your file is not compatible, the universal file viewer will only open it in binary format.


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