.SAI File Extension

PaintTool SAI Document

A .sai file stores drawings created in the Paint Tool SAI program. To open a .sai file, use Paint Tool SAI. Select File → Open. Paint Tool SAI allows saving to Photoshop formats (*.psd, *.psb) and b...

General Information

Title SAI File Extension
Extension .sai
Full Form PaintTool SAI Document
File Type Raster Graphics File
Developer SYSTEMAX Software Development
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store painting
Additional Functions Store layers, Preserve opacity
Features Multiple layers, Vector tools

File Characteristics

Quality High resolution
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Digital Art Yes
Illustration Yes
Manga creation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Rarely targeted
Best Practices Regular updates, File backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2008
Latest Version Varies, Continuous updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .psd, .bmp, .jpg, .png

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
PaintTool SAI Paid, Trial available Windows
SAI2 Paid, Trial available Windows