Tips to open NIFF file
Can't open the NIFF file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open NIFF files as well as a list of programs that support NIFF files.
NIFF file extension
| File Name |
NIFF Navy Image Format |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The NIFF file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the NIFF files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the NIFF file on each system platform.
What is NIFF file?
The file with the extension NIFF is the Graphic Files file type. In addition to this file, the Graphic Files category includes 524 related files. NIFF Navy Image Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The XnView application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet.
How to open NIFF file?
The main problem with NIFF Navy Image Format is that the NIFF file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open NIFF, 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 NIFF 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 XnView
The first step is to check if the computer has the XnView program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name XnView in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open NIFF files.
Programs to open NIFF file
Remember to download programs supporting NIFF files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with NIFF files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the NIFF file still does not use the XnView program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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 XnView application as the default for handling the NIFF file.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
If, despite the association of the XnView program with the NIFF Navy Image 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 Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the NIFF 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 NIFF file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our NIFF file. However, remember that not every infected NIFF file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the NIFF file. 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 option of recovering data from damaged NIFF files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting N/A, 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 NIFF 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the NIFF file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the NIFF file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. 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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