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Basic information about DIF file

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

There are 8 file types using the DIF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DIF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DIF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DIF file extension. It answers questions such as:

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

1.Detail information about DIF file extension: OS/2 Display Information File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DIF files
File type	OS/2 Display Information File	Category	System Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	DIF file is a OS/2 Display Information File. The dif file extension is associated with OS/2 operating system. OS/2 was developed by IBM and Microsoft, later exclusively only by IBM. System is not developed and support was discontinued in 2006. The *.dif file stores display information data.

2.Detail information about DIF file extension: Data Interchange Format

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DIF files
File type	Data Interchange Format	Category	Data Files
Developer	Microsoft	File format	Text
Description	DIF file is a Data Interchange Format developed by Microsoft.
Windows	Microsoft Excel 2016 Microsoft Access 2016 Corel WordPerfect X8 SAS Institute SAS IBM Collaboration Solutions Apache OpenOffice Gnumeric Microsoft Notepad Other text editor Corel Quattro Pro OpenOffice.org PlanMaker ProWORX
macOS	Microsoft Excel 2016 Planamesa NeoOffice SAS Institute SAS Apache OpenOffice OpenOffice.org
Linux	Apache OpenOffice Gnumeric OpenOffice.org

3.Detail information about DIF file extension: MAME CHD Diff File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DIF files
File type	MAME CHD Diff File	Category	Game Files
Developer	The MAME Team	File format	Binary
Description	DIF file is a MAME CHD Diff File developed by The MAME Team.
Windows	MAME ExtraMAME
macOS	MacMAME MAME OS X

4.Detail information about DIF file extension: Torque Game Engine Model File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DIF files
File type	Torque Game Engine Model File	Category	3D Image Files
Developer	TorquePowered.com	File format	Binary
Description	DIF file is a Torque Game Engine Model File developed by TorquePowered.com.
Windows	Torque Game Engine Torque Constructor

5.Detail information about DIF file extension: Digital Interface Format

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DIF files
File type	Digital Interface Format	Category	Video Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	DIF file is a Digital Interface Format.
Windows	Apple QuickTime Player Pinnacle Systems Liquid Edition Pinnacle Studio 21
macOS	Apple QuickTime Player, iMovie

6.Detail information about DIF file extension: Navy DIF Spreadsheet

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DIF files
File type	Navy DIF Spreadsheet	Category	Spreadsheet Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	DIF file is a Navy DIF Spreadsheet.
Windows	Microsoft Excel PlanMaker Corel Quattro Pro ProWORX Corel Quattro Pro
macOS	Microsoft Excel for Mac NeoOffice Microsoft Excel for Mac NeoOffice

7.Detail information about DIF file extension: Diff Output From Diff Command Script For Patch Command File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DIF files
File type	Diff Output From Diff Command Script For Patch Command File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	DIF file is a Diff Output From Diff Command Script For Patch Command File.
Linux	Unix

8.Detail information about DIF file extension: DVCPRO Or DV Video File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DIF files
File type	DVCPRO Or DV Video File	Category	Video Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	DIF file is a DVCPRO Or DV Video File.
Windows	Xilisoft DVD Creator Apple QuickTime Nero Video (Nero Vision Express)
macOS	Apple QuickTime for Mac

How to convert DIF files to another file format?

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

DIF to CSV

DIF to PDF

DIF to XLS

How to convert another files to DIF file format?

There are 8 records in our database eligible for another files to DIF file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to DIF conversion, you may use the option.

VC to DIF	OTH to DIF	UOS to DIF	STC to DIF
PXL to DIF	UOT to DIF	SXC to DIF	SXI to DIF

Can't open a DIF 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.DIF”。

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 DIF extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the DIF 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.