Tips to open VFF file
Can't open the VFF file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open VFF files as well as a list of programs that support VFF files.
VFF file extension
| File Name |
Sun TAAC Graphic Format |
| File Developer |
Sun Microsystems |
| File Category |
Raster Image Files |
The VFF file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the VFF files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the VFF file on each system platform.
What is VFF file?
The VFF file has been categorized as Raster Image Files. The author of this format is Sun Microsystems. Additionally, the Raster Image Files category contains 522 of other files. Sun TAAC Graphic Format appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use XnView to handle this file. This is a program created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs.
How to open VFF file?
The main problem with Sun TAAC Graphic Format is that the VFF file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that VFF files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the VFF 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. This can be achieved by typing XnView into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support VFF files.
Programs to open VFF file
Remember to download programs supporting VFF files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with VFF files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the VFF file to open in the XnView 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. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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 VFF file.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
If, despite the association of the XnView program with the Sun TAAC Graphic Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the VFF file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the VFF file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file VFF or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected VFF files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the VFF 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.
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 VFF files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Sun Microsystems help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted VFF 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.
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. If possible, you can try to move the VFF file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the VFF file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the VFF file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the VFF file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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