Tips to open QTIF file

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

QTIF file extension

File Name QuickTime Image Format
File Developer Apple
File Category Raster Image Files

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

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

What is QTIF file?

The file in the QTIF format belongs to the Raster Image Files category. The author of this format is Apple. Raster Image Files consists of 522 similar files. QuickTime Image Format is supported by 2 operating systems. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use QuickTime Player to handle this file. This is a program created by Apple, Inc.. Alternatively, you can use 5 other programs. You can use ACDSee, Adobe Flash Professional, XnView, Preview in case QuickTime Player cannot be used.

How to open QTIF file?

The main problem with QuickTime Image Format is that the QTIF file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file QTIF 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 QTIF 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 QuickTime Player

In this case, you should first verify that the QuickTime Player application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing QuickTime Player into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open QTIF files.

Step 2. Create association of QuickTime Player with QTIF files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the QTIF file still does not use the QuickTime Player program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the QTIF file with the QuickTime Player application.

Step 3. Update QuickTime Player to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the QuickTime Player program, it is possible that QuickTime Image Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Apple, Inc. page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the QTIF 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:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the QTIF 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 QTIF or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected QTIF 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 QTIF file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing 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 QTIF file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Apple, 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 QTIF 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. It is best to move QTIF 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. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the QTIF file again. However, some background programs may block the QTIF file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.