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Basic information about LIF file

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

There are 7 file types using the LIF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the LIF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support LIF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the LIF file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the LIF file?
  • How to open a LIF file?
  • What programs do I need to open a LIF file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a LIF file?
  • How to convert LIF files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to LIF file format?


1.Detail information about LIF file extension: TurboTax Information Archive

File type TurboTax Information Archive Category Data Files
Developer Intuit File format Binary
Description LIF file is a TurboTax Information Archive developed by Intuit. Compressed archive created by older versions of TurboTax tax preparation software; saves application data; not supported by newer versions of the software.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert LIF files

Windows		 Intuit TurboTax Deluxe

macOS		 Intuit TurboTax Deluxe


2.Detail information about LIF file extension: LEGO Digital Designer Assets File

File type LEGO Digital Designer Assets File Category Data Files
Developer The LEGO Group File format Binary
Description LIF file is a LEGO Digital Designer Assets File developed by The LEGO Group.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert LIF files

Windows		 LEGO Digital Designer
LIF Extractor

macOS
 LEGO Digital Designer


3.Detail information about LIF file extension: Leica Image File

File type Leica Image File Category Raster Image Files
Developer Leica Microsystems File format Binary
Description LIF file is a Leica Image File developed by Leica Microsystems.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert LIF files

Windows		 Leica Application Suite
OMERO
ImageJ
Bitplane Scientific Imaris

macOS
 OMERO
ImageJ
Bitplane Scientific Imaris

Linux		 OMERO
ImageJ


4.Detail information about LIF file extension: CA-Clipper Compressed Archive

File type CA-Clipper Compressed Archive Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description LIF file is a CA-Clipper Compressed Archive.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert LIF files

Windows		 CA-Clipper


5.Detail information about LIF file extension: HomeWorld Game Texture

File type HomeWorld Game Texture Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description LIF file is a HomeWorld Game Texture.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert LIF files

Windows		 Homeworld


6.Detail information about LIF file extension: HP Logical Interchange Format

File type HP Logical Interchange Format Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description LIF file is a HP Logical Interchange Format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert LIF files


7.Detail information about LIF file extension: Game Of Life Pattern File

File type Game Of Life Pattern File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description LIF file is a Game Of Life Pattern File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert LIF files



Can't open a LIF 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.LIF”。

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 LIF extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the LIF 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.