Tips to open AIF file
Can't open the AIF file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open AIF files as well as a list of programs that support AIF files.
AIF file extension
| File Name |
Audio Interchange Format Sound Format |
| File Developer |
Apple |
| File Category |
Audio Files |
The AIF file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the AIF files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the AIF file on each system platform.
What is AIF file?
The .AIF file is an audio file. This is an alternative way to save .AIFF files. The format is related to Apple platforms. Contains the audio track in uncompressed form. As standard, it handles 16 bit samples with a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz, which keeps the quality close to CDs. Functionally, this format is similar to the .WAV format derived from the Windows platform. .AIF and .AIFF files can be played easily by most players.
How to open AIF file?
An often recurring problem with Audio Interchange Format Sound Format is that AIF is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that AIF files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the AIF file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install QuickTime Player
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that QuickTime Player is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing QuickTime Player into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file AIF.
Programs to open AIF file
Remember to download programs supporting AIF files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of QuickTime Player with AIF files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the AIF file still does not use the QuickTime Player program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the QuickTime Player application as the default for handling the AIF file.
Step 3. Update QuickTime Player to the latest version
If, despite the association of the QuickTime Player program with the Audio Interchange Format Sound Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Apple, Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the AIF file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the AIF file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the AIF file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover AIF files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the AIF file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair AIF file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Apple, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted AIF files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the AIF file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the AIF file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the AIF file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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