Basic information about QTIF file

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

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


1.Detail information about QTIF file extension: QuickTime Image File

File type QuickTime Image File Category Raster Image Files
Developer Apple File format Binary
Description QTIF file is a QuickTime Image File developed by Apple. Image file created and compressed with Apple QuickTime; may be referenced by programs and movies that are based on QuickTime; uses the same atom types as a QuickTime movie: "idsc" (which contains the image description) and "idat" (which contains the image data).
Software programs that will open, edit or convert QTIF files

Windows		 Apple QuickTime Player
ACD Systems ACDSee 2018
Adobe Flash Professional CC
XnView

macOS		 Apple QuickTime Player
Adobe Flash Professional CC
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Can't open a QTIF 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.QTIF”。

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 QTIF extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the QTIF 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.