File extension .RIFF
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Painter Raster Image | Corel | Raster Image Files |
RIFF (Resource Interchange File Format), also known as Painter Raster Image, is RIF file extension. It’s an image file format with robust features and flexibility that is widely accepted in the printing industry. It is both binary and text files, developed by Fractal Design Corporation, for viewing two-dimensional image data. RIF files are normally used to store vector graphics data, meaning it can scale with little to no loss of quality.
A RIFF file consists of a header and a series of blocks. The header contains basic information about the file such as its type, size, and version number. Each block holds a particular type of data in the file including bitmap images, sound waves, video frames, text strings, and more. Together, these blocks make up everything the program needs to reproduce the image from the file. Depending on the type of image, a single file may contain multiple blocks.
Technical Features
RIF files can contain up to 65535 colors at 8 bits per pixel. This gives them very high levels of detail and accuracy which is useful for printing high-quality documents. They also support a wide range of filters and effects for adjusting brightness and contrast, sharpening edges, and adding special effects. RIF files can be saved in a variety of resolutions including 8-bit grayscale or 16-bit for better quality prints. They can also be compressed using lossless algorithms to reduce file size or save time when transferring files.
Similar File Extensions
Aside from RIF, other well-known image formats similar to RIFF include TIFF, PSD, JPG, PNG, and GIF. They all have strong advantages when it comes to sharing images over networks or storing them on disks.
Programs for MAC system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .RIFF) 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 .RIFF 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 .RIFF 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 .RIFF 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 .RIFF extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .RIFF file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .RIFF 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 .RIFF file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .RIFF file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .RIFF 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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