Tips to open NIF file

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

NIF file extension

File Name Gamebryo Model Format
File Developer Gamebase
File Category 3D Image Files

The NIF file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the NIF files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the NIF file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 7
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What is NIF file?

The NIF file has been categorized as 3D Image Files. The author of this format is Gamebase. In addition to this file, the 3D Image Files category includes 622 related files. Gamebryo Model Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. Alternatively, you can use 6 other programs. Fallout 3, NifTools, GameBryo LightSpeed, NifSkope will apply when it is not possible to use Gamebase Gamebryo.

How to open NIF file?

An often recurring problem with Gamebryo Model Format is that NIF is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that NIF files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the NIF 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 Gamebase Gamebryo

The first step is to check if the computer has the Gamebase Gamebryo program installed. To do this, enter the name Gamebase Gamebryo into the 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 NIF.

Step 2. Create association of Gamebase Gamebryo with NIF files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the NIF file to open in the Gamebase Gamebryo 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. 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. 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 Gamebase Gamebryo application as the default for handling the NIF file.

Step 3. Update Gamebase Gamebryo to the latest version

If, however, after binding Gamebase Gamebryo with Gamebryo Model Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the NIF file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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 NIF file. Sometimes virus-infected NIF files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the NIF 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. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged NIF files.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file NIF 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.
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. Copying the NIF file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. 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 NIF to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the NIF file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.