Tips to open JFI file

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

JFI file extension

File Name JPEG Format Interchange Image
File Developer Joint Photographic Experts Group
File Category Raster Image Files

The JFI file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the JFI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the JFI file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is JFI file?

The file with the extension JFI is the Raster Image Files file type. It was designed by Joint Photographic Experts Group. In addition to this file, the Raster Image Files category includes 522 related files. JPEG Format Interchange Image is supported by 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. Alternatively, you can use 8 other programs. You can use CorelDRAW, Adobe Photoshop, PaintShop Pro, XnView in case Apple Preview cannot be used.

How to open JFI file?

The most common problem when using JPEG Format Interchange Image is that a specific JFI is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open JFI, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the JFI 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 Apple Preview

In this case, you should first verify that the Apple Preview application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Apple Preview into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file JFI.

Step 2. Create association of Apple Preview with JFI files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the JFI file to open in the Apple Preview 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. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Apple Preview application as the default for handling the JFI file.

Step 3. Update Apple Preview to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Apple Preview program with the JPEG Format Interchange Image file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.

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

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the JFI file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file JFI or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected JFI file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the JFI files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular JFI file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted JFI files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the JFI file to another location.
This problem only occurs with 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 you have to wait for the session to the file JFI to close. However, some background programs may block the JFI file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.