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Basic information about GFI file

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

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


1.Detail information about GFI file extension: GIFI File

File type GIFI File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description GFI file is a GIFI File. Financial information file saved in the General Index of Financial Information (GIFI) format; commonly used by corporations to assign codes to sections of financial statements; represents financial information, such as total assets, sales, accounts receivable, and income taxes, in balance sheets and income statements.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GFI files

Windows		 Intuit QuickBooks Pro
Intuit TurboTax Deluxe

macOS		 Intuit QuickBooks for Mac
Intuit TurboTax Deluxe



Can't open a GFI 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.GFI”。

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 GFI extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the GFI 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.