Basic information about JFIF file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension JFIF（*.JFIF or *.jfif）, 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 JFIF file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the JFIF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the JFIF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support JFIF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the JFIF file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the JFIF file?
  • How to open a JFIF file?
  • What programs do I need to open a JFIF file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a JFIF file?
  • How to convert JFIF files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to JFIF file format?


1.Detail information about JFIF file extension: JPEG File Interchange Format

File type JPEG File Interchange Format Category Raster Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description JFIF file is a JPEG File Interchange Format. Bitmap graphic that uses JPEG compression; a variation of the common JPEG format that is designed to use a minimal amount of data and allow JPEG bitstreams to be exchanged between multiple platforms and applications.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert JFIF files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows Photos
Axel Rietschin FastPictureViewer
Any picture viewer
Any Web browser
Adobe Media Encoder
Adobe Premiere Pro
Nero Multimedia Suite
XnView

macOS		 Apple Preview
Any picture viewer
Any Web browser



How to convert JFIF files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for JFIF files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve JFIF to another files conversion, you may use the option.

JFIF to PDF


How to convert another files to JFIF file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for another files to JFIF file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to JFIF conversion, you may use the option.

JPG to JFIF 3MF to JFIF


Can't open a JFIF 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.JFIF”。

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 JFIF extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support JFIF 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 JFIF 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 JFIF file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a JFIF 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 JFIF file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the JFIF 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.