NIFF File Extension

What is NIFF file?

NIFF is a file extension commonly associated with NIFF Navy Image Format files. NIFF files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. NIFF file format, along with 524 other file formats, belongs to the Graphic Files category. XnView is by far the most used program for working with NIFF files. Software named XnView was created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet. In order to find more detailed information on the software and NIFF files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support NIFF file extension

The following listing features NIFF-compatible programs. Files with NIFF 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 NIFF extension?

Being unable to open files with NIFF extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with NIFF extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Get the XnView

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports NIFF files installed on the system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download XnView and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support NIFF files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading XnView installed is by going to developer’s website (Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of XnView and update if needed

If the problems with opening NIFF files still occur even after installing XnView, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of XnView is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of XnView installed, it may not support NIFF format. The most recent version of XnView is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open NIFF files to XnView

If you have the latest version of XnView installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage NIFF on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the NIFF with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where XnView is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open NIFF files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with NIFF extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with NIFF extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the NIFF file is complete and free of errors

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 NIFF file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

Should it happed that the NIFF is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the NIFF file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the NIFF file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with NIFF extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the NIFF file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with NIFF extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

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. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the NIFF Navy Image Format file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run XnView

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

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with NIFF Navy Image Format files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with NIFF files affecting older versions of given software.

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