Tips to open EXIF file

Can't open the EXIF file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open EXIF files as well as a list of programs that support EXIF files.

EXIF file extension

File Name Exchangeable Image Information Format
File Category Data Files

The EXIF file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the EXIF files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the EXIF file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is EXIF file?

The file with the extension EXIF is the Data Files file type. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. Exchangeable Image Information Format is most often found on 2 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Mac OS, Windows. It is recommended to use Adobe Photoshop to handle this file. This is a program created by Adobe Systems Incorporated. This file type can also be opened by 4 other programs. PaintShop Pro, Picture viewer, Adobe Creative Suite will apply when it is not possible to use Adobe Photoshop.

How to open EXIF file?

An often recurring problem with Exchangeable Image Information Format is that EXIF is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file EXIF to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the EXIF 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 Adobe Photoshop

In this case, you should first verify that the Adobe Photoshop application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Adobe Photoshop in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file EXIF with Adobe Photoshop. Below you will find a list of applications that support EXIF files.

Step 2. Create association of Adobe Photoshop with EXIF files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the EXIF file to open in the Adobe Photoshop application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the EXIF file with the Adobe Photoshop application.

Step 3. Update Adobe Photoshop to the latest version

If, however, after binding Adobe Photoshop with Exchangeable Image Information Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Adobe Systems Incorporated website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the EXIF file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The EXIF file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the EXIF file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our EXIF file. Sometimes virus-infected EXIF files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of EXIF file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair EXIF file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted EXIF files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move EXIF to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the EXIF file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the EXIF file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.