JIFF File Extension

What is JIFF file?

Full format name of files that use JIFF extension is JPEG Image Format. JIFF file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Mac OS, Windows system platform. JIFF file belongs to the Raster Image Files category just like 522 other filename extensions listed in our database. Adobe Photoshop supports JIFF files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 3 other tools may also be used. Adobe Photoshop software was developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated, and on its official website you may find more information about JIFF files or the Adobe Photoshop software program.

Programs which support JIFF file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open JIFF files divided into 2 categories according to system platform supported. Files with JIFF suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with JIFF extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening JIFF files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with JIFF files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install Adobe Photoshop

Problems with opening and working with JIFF files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with JIFF files being present on your machine. The most obvious solution is to download and install Adobe Photoshop or one to the listed programs: Apple Preview, XnView. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download Adobe Photoshop installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Adobe Systems Incorporated website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Adobe Photoshop

If you already have Adobe Photoshop installed on your systems and JIFF files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of Adobe Photoshop installed, it may not support JIFF format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Adobe Photoshop.

Step 3. Associate JPEG Image Format files with Adobe Photoshop

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate JIFF files with latest version of Adobe Photoshop you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the JIFF file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Adobe Photoshop installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open JIFF files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the JIFF file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with JIFF extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the JIFF is not faulty

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper JIFF file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The JIFF may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the JIFF is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the JIFF file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the JIFF file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If you obtained the problematic JIFF file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with JIFF extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Check whether your system can handle Adobe Photoshop

If the systems has insufficient resources to open JIFF files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with JPEG Image Format file. It may be the case that the JIFF files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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