Types of PIXAR Files

Dominant PIXAR File Type

.PIXAR

File Format:	.pixar
Group:	Pixar Image File

An uncompressed raster image format utilized by Pixar workstations. It contains image data stored in RGB or grayscale having 8 bits per channel. It is used for medical imaging and computer animation purposes.

Organization:	Pixar
Kind:	Raster Image Files
Entry:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pixar

Software Programs That Open The Pixar Image File:

Wolfram Research Mathematica by Wolfram Research

Windows

Mac

Linux

fCoder Group Image Converter Plus by fCoder

Windows

Adobe Photoshop Elements by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

Adobe Photoshop CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

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PIXAR File Complications

Frequent PIXAR Opening Issues

Wolfram Research Mathematica Disappeared

If you attempt to load your PIXAR file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open PIXAR Files". When this happens, it is commonly due to Wolfram Research Mathematica missing in %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your PIXAR with Wolfram Research Mathematica, so double-clicking the file won't work.

Tip: When another PIXAR application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.

Wolfram Research Mathematica is Out-of-Date

Your Pixar Image File file is incompatible with Wolfram Research Mathematica because you might have the wrong version installed. Visit the Wolfram Research website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Wolfram Research Mathematica. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of PIXAR file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Regardless, most of the PIXAR file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Wolfram Research Mathematica installed.

Other PIXAR File Opening Causes

You can still experience errors opening PIXAR files even with the latest version of Wolfram Research Mathematica installed on your PC. If you are still having problems opening PIXAR files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Other contributing causes:

• PIXAR file references in the Windows Registry are broken
• Accidental deletion of the description of the PIXAR file in the Windows registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the PIXAR format
• Your PIXAR file is corrupted (issues with your Pixar Image File file itself)
• Your PIXAR is infected with malware
• Hardware associated with PIXAR has outdated drivers
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open Pixar Image File files