LanguagePI2
Portrait Innovations high resolution image
File type: Encoded and encrypted file, Bitmap image file
Files with pi2 extension are in most cases images. Often high resolution encrypted image file format created by Portrait Innovations, but might also be old Atari Design pictures.
Found 2 different file type records with the same pi2 filename suffix.
What is pi2 file?
File type category:
Encoded and encrypted file
Bitmap image file
Date updated: June 23, 2025
File extension pi2 is related to a special encrypted high resolution images used by Portrait Innovations.
The pi2 file most likely contains portrait image.
pi2 file extension has been also used for a medium resolution bitmap format (640x200x4) from Atari Degas software. Both formats are however not related and not compatible.
How to open pi2 file?
Try to use XnView to open *.pi2 images.
How to convert pi2 file?
Use compatible tools to export *.pi2 files to other formats.
Suggested software to open pi2 file:
Associated software actions with the pi2 file
Programs for viewing pi2 files:
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
Software apps that print pi2 files:
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
Atari DEGAS picture image
File type category:
Bitmap image file
Date updated: September 11, 2019
The pi2 file extension was also used for a special bitmap image format for Atari Degas & Degas Elite graphics editing tools for ATARI TOS operating system (Atari ST, Atari Falcon computers).
The pi2 file stores bitmap image (640x400, 4 colors).
No longer actively used format.
How to open pi2 file?
Use RECOIL to open *.pi2 files.
How to convert pi2 file?
Probably can be exported to other formats.
Suggested software to open pi2 file:
Associated software actions with the pi2 file
Programs for viewing pi2 files:
RECOIL (Multiplatform)
Software apps that print pi2 files:
RECOIL (Multiplatform)