Tips to open RIF file
Can't open the RIF file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open RIF files as well as a list of programs that support RIF files.
RIF file extension
| File Name |
Painter Raster Image Format |
| File Developer |
Corel |
| File Category |
Raster Image Files |
The RIF file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the RIF files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the RIF file on each system platform.
What is RIF file?
The file in the RIF format belongs to the Raster Image Files category. It was designed by Corel. Additionally, the Raster Image Files category contains 522 of other files. Painter Raster Image Format appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Corel Painter application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Corel Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 2 other programs. CorelDRAW, XnView will apply when it is not possible to use Corel Painter.
How to open RIF file?
The most common problem when using Painter Raster Image Format is that a specific RIF is not associated with the program. This causes the file RIF to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the RIF 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 Corel Painter
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Corel Painter is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Corel Painter 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. Below you will find a list of applications that support RIF files.
Programs to open RIF file
Remember to download programs supporting RIF files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Corel Painter with RIF files
If, despite the installed application, the RIF file does not start in the Corel Painter application, you must create a file association. 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 select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the RIF file with the Corel Painter program.
Step 3. Update Corel Painter to the latest version
If, however, after binding Corel Painter with Painter Raster Image Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Corel Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the RIF file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the RIF file contents when downloading or copying. 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. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the RIF file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected RIF 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 RIF files changes over time. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular RIF file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Corel help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted RIF files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the RIF file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the RIF file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the RIF file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
Was this page helpful? YesNo
