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Basic information about MF file

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

There are 9 file types using the MF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MF file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the MF file?
  • How to open a MF file?
  • What programs do I need to open a MF file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a MF file?
  • How to convert MF files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to MF file format?


1.Detail information about MF file extension: METAFONT File

File type METAFONT File Category Font Files
Developer Donald Knuth File format N/A
Description MF file is a METAFONT File developed by Donald Knuth. Font file most commonly used by TeX and LaTeX typesetting systems; stores a font in a format that uses equations and fills to represent glyphs, rather than the outlining method used by TrueType and other fonts; requires a separate .TFM font metrics file to be typeset in a TeX document.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MF files

Windows		 MikTeX
TeXworks

macOS		 TeXworks


2.Detail information about MF file extension: Panda Multifile

File type Panda Multifile Category Game Files
Developer Panda3D File format N/A
Description MF file is a Panda Multifile developed by Panda3D.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MF files

Windows		 Panda3D

macOS
 Panda3D

Linux		 Panda3D


3.Detail information about MF file extension: Java Manifest File

File type Java Manifest File Category Developer Files
Developer Sun Microsystems File format N/A
Description MF file is a Java Manifest File developed by Sun Microsystems.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MF files

Windows		 Any text editor

macOS
 Any text editor

Linux		 Any text editor


4.Detail information about MF file extension: FrameMaker Maker Data

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

Windows		 Adobe FrameMaker


5.Detail information about MF file extension: Manifest Graphic File

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

Windows		 Manifest


6.Detail information about MF file extension: MoonFish Track File

File type MoonFish Track File Category Audio Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MF file is a MoonFish Track File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MF files

Windows		 MoonFish


7.Detail information about MF file extension: Mozilla Firefox File

File type Mozilla Firefox File Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MF file is a Mozilla Firefox File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MF files

Windows		 Firefox


8.Detail information about MF file extension: ZEMAX Merit Function File

File type ZEMAX Merit Function File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MF file is a ZEMAX Merit Function File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MF files

Windows		 ZEMAX


9.Detail information about MF file extension: Open Virtual Machine Format Manifest File

File type Open Virtual Machine Format Manifest File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MF file is a Open Virtual Machine Format Manifest File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MF files

Windows		 VMware Workstation
VirtualBox

macOS
 VirtualBox for Mac

Linux		 VirtualBox for Linux



Can't open a MF 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.MF”。

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 MF extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the MF 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.