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Basic information about DFU file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension DFU（*.DFU or *.dfu）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the DFU file yourself.

There are 2 file types using the DFU file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DFU file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DFU file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DFU file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the DFU file?
  • How to open a DFU file?
  • What programs do I need to open a DFU file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a DFU file?
  • How to convert DFU files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to DFU file format?


1.Detail information about DFU file extension: LaTeX Font Encoding File

File type LaTeX Font Encoding File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format Text
Description DFU file is a LaTeX Font Encoding File. File used by LaTeX, a high-quality typesetting system often used for formatting academic and journal papers; defines supported characters, such as ASCII and Unicode characters, for the LaTeX configuration.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DFU files

Windows		 MiKTeX
Any text editor

macOS		 TeXworks
Any text editor


2.Detail information about DFU file extension: iOS DFU File

File type iOS DFU File Category System Files
Developer Apple File format Binary
Description DFU file is a iOS DFU File developed by Apple.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DFU files

macOS
 PwnageTool

iOS		 Apple iOS



Can't open a DFU file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.DFU”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the DFU extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support DFU file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of DFU files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a DFU file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a DFU file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a DFU file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the DFU file is damaged.
  • Whether the DFU file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the DFU file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the DFU file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the DFU file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a DFU file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a DFU file.

If the DFU file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.