Open TID files

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Have you encountered a problem with a TID file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a TID file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your TID file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is TID file?

A TID file is a so-called thumbnail index that belongs to the AVCHD standard. The file of an AVCHD video which is always named thumb.Tid can be found under 'AVCHDAVCHDTN' and contains the index for the thumbnails. The actual thumbnails are located in the Thumb.Tdt, which is located in the same folder.

More info

These files are mainly used by the camcorders themselves to quickly preview in play or edit mode. Video editing programs can not load these files themselves.

AVCHD (Advanced Video Coding High Definition) is a standard for file-based recording and playback of high-definition video. Developed by Sony and Panasonic, it is mainly used in camcorders for the consumer market.

Programs which can open a TID file

How to open file with TID extension?

In order to open a file with TID extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening TID file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with TID files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Tru-Designer or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening TID files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support TID files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of TID files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Tru-Designer as the default program for opening TID files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate TID files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Tru-Designer applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Tru-Designer has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with TID files

Sometimes problems with opening TID files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • TID files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open TID files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • TID file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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