Tips to open JFIF file

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

JFIF file extension

File Name JPEG Format Interchange Format
File Category Raster Image Files

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

Operating systems
  • 7
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is JFIF file?

The JFIF file has been categorized as Raster Image Files. Raster Image Files consists of 522 similar files. JPEG Format Interchange Format is supported by 2 operating systems. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. There are also 8 alternative programs to handle the JFIF file. The Web browser, Adobe Premiere Pro, Picture viewer, FastPictureViewer programs will also handle the file when the Apple Preview program does not fulfill its role.

How to open JFIF file?

The main problem with JPEG Format Interchange Format is that the JFIF file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file JFIF to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the JFIF 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

The first step is to check if the computer has the Apple Preview program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Apple Preview in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file JFIF with Apple Preview. Below you will find a list of applications that support JFIF files.

Step 2. Create association of Apple Preview with JFIF files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the JFIF file to open in the Apple Preview application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the JFIF file with the Apple Preview program.

Step 3. Update Apple Preview to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Apple Preview program with the JPEG Format Interchange Format 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 JFIF 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 JFIF file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the JFIF file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file JFIF or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover JFIF files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of JFIF 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged JFIF files.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file JFIF except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move JFIF to a different directory.
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. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file JFIF to close. 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.