File Extension Library


.PIO File Extension

  • Developer by: Avid Technology
  • Category: Settings Files

What are .PIO files and how to open them?

Can't open .PIO file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .PIO file.

What is a .PIO file extension?

.PIO file extension is created by Avid Technology. .PIO has been classified as Settings Files.

.PIO is Pro Tools I/O Settings File

Settings file created by Pro Tools, a digital audio workstation (DAW); saves input and output settings, including input sources, output formats, bus configurations, mic preamps, and H/W insert delay; allows settings to be saved and reused between sessions.

NOTE: Pro Tools can either save I/O settings with session files (.PTX or .PRF files) or separately in PIO files.

List of all softwares that can open the Pro Tools I/O Settings File
Windows
Avid Pro Tools
Mac
Avid Pro Tools

How to fix problems with .PIO files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .PIO files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .PIO file format
  2. You need to check the .PIO file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)