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Basic information about CIF file

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

There are 8 file types using the CIF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the CIF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support CIF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the CIF file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the CIF file?
  • How to open a CIF file?
  • What programs do I need to open a CIF file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a CIF file?
  • How to convert CIF files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to CIF file format?


1.Detail information about CIF file extension: Colombo Ipermedia Data

File type Colombo Ipermedia Data Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CIF file is a Colombo Ipermedia Data. The cif file extension is associated with Colombo Ipermedia, a program developed by Euro Sistemi a company that produces design, distribution and support software products in accordance to the electronic document management, storage etc.

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This cif file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.

This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CIF files


2.Detail information about CIF file extension: Easy CD Creator Disk Image

File type Easy CD Creator Disk Image Category Disk Image Files
Developer Corel File format N/A
Description CIF file is a Easy CD Creator Disk Image developed by Corel.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CIF files

Windows		 Roxio Creator NXT Pro 6
MagicISO
Smart Projects IsoBuster
EZB Systems UltraISO
CDmage


3.Detail information about CIF file extension: Crystallographic Information File

File type Crystallographic Information File Category Data Files
Developer International Union of Crystallography File format Text
Description CIF file is a Crystallographic Information File developed by International Union of Crystallography.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CIF files

Windows		 Avogadro

macOS
 Avogadro

Linux		 Avogadro


4.Detail information about CIF file extension: Caltech Intermediate Format File

File type Caltech Intermediate Format File Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CIF file is a Caltech Intermediate Format File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CIF files


5.Detail information about CIF file extension: PcAnywhere Caller File

File type PcAnywhere Caller File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CIF file is a PcAnywhere Caller File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CIF files

Windows		 pcAnywhere


6.Detail information about CIF file extension: Corel Ventura Publisher Information File

File type Corel Ventura Publisher Information File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CIF file is a Corel Ventura Publisher Information File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CIF files

Windows		 Ventura Publisher


7.Detail information about CIF file extension: ColorImpact Color Scheme File

File type ColorImpact Color Scheme File Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CIF file is a ColorImpact Color Scheme File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CIF files

Windows		 ColorImpact


8.Detail information about CIF file extension: MultiAd AdCreator Document File

File type MultiAd AdCreator Document File Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CIF file is a MultiAd AdCreator Document File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CIF files

Windows		 MultiAd Creator



How to convert CIF files to another file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for CIF files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve CIF to another files conversion, you may use the option.

CIF to DAA CIF to DMG CIF to ISO


How to convert another files to CIF file format?

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

DAA to CIF DMG to CIF UIF to CIF ISO to CIF
CL5 to CIF


Can't open a CIF 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.CIF”。

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 CIF extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the CIF 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.