File extension .IFF
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Autodesk Maya Image Interchange Format | Electronic Arts | Audio Files |
The IFF file extension is an interchange file format developed by Electronic Arts Inc. It is mainly used to store binary data, which can be either written or interpreted by multiple consumers and stored in a specific order. This stored binary data can be edited, viewed, and printed from various programs that accept and are compatible with the IFF format.
Features & Specifications of IFF File Extension
IFF support has many advantages that make it widely used, most notably allowing data to be transferred between different applications with different formats. Additionally, it can include resources such as bitmap images, data for brush strokes, animation frames, text strings and other objects for use within several application software. It is also extremely useful in multimedia production as its ability to store audio and video files in their native format. Similarly, it is a popular choice for storing 3D models due to its efficient ability to compress blocks of geometrical data with variable compression levels.. The supported media formats include .bzd3d, .chal, .bmp, .text, .8svx, and more. Similar file formats include .iff, .ilbm, .lbm, and .ra, among others.
Programs for WINDOWS system
Programs for MAC system
Programs for LINUX system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .IFF) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .IFF extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .IFF file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .IFF extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .IFF extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .IFF file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .IFF file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .IFF file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .IFF file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .IFF file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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