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Basic information about IFF file

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

There are 4 file types using the IFF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the IFF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support IFF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the IFF file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the IFF file?
How to open a IFF file?
What programs do I need to open a IFF file?
What programs help to create and edit a IFF file?
How to convert IFF files to another file format?
How to convert another files to IFF file format?

1.Detail information about IFF file extension: Autodesk Maya Image Interchange Format

Software programs that will open, edit or convert IFF files
File type	Autodesk Maya Image Interchange Format	Category	Raster Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	IFF file is a Autodesk Maya Image Interchange Format. The iff file extension is related to Maya, a 3D computer graphics software originally developed by AliasWavefront and later acquired by Autodesk. The iff file is the default image interchange format used by the program. These images can have 8 or 16 bit per channel RGB, and optionally Alpha, and can optionally contain a 32-bit floating point depth map (sometimes called a Z-buffer).
Windows	Autodesk Maya

2.Detail information about IFF file extension: Interchange File Format

Software programs that will open, edit or convert IFF files
File type	Interchange File Format	Category	Audio Files
Developer	Electronic Arts	File format	Binary
Description	IFF file is a Interchange File Format developed by Electronic Arts.
Windows	Adobe Audition CC 2017 Apple QuickTime Player Corel PaintShop Pro 2018 ACD Systems Canvas X 2017 ACD Systems ACDSee 2018 Cloanto Amiga Forever XnViewMP IrfanView
macOS	Adobe Audition CC 2017 Apple QuickTime Player ShedWorx Smart Converter IFFSnooper Cloanto Amiga Forever
Linux	Cloanto Amiga Forever XnViewMP
Android	File Viewer for Android

3.Detail information about IFF file extension: Electronic Art Interchange File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert IFF files
File type	Electronic Art Interchange File	Category	Vector Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	IFF file is a Electronic Art Interchange File.
Windows	PMView Pro The Sims

4.Detail information about IFF file extension: SmartWare Temporary Merge File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert IFF files
File type	SmartWare Temporary Merge File	Category	System Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	IFF file is a SmartWare Temporary Merge File.
Windows	SmartWare

How to convert IFF files to another file format?

There are 5 records in our database eligible for IFF files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve IFF to another files conversion, you may use the option.

IFF to GIF	IFF to JPEG	IFF to JPG	IFF to PNG
IFF to TIFF

How to convert another files to IFF file format?

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

DDS to IFF

Can't open a IFF 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.IFF”。

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 IFF extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the IFF 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.