BIF File

What are BIF files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a BIF file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your BIF files.

What is a BIF file?

BIF files have multiple uses, and Boot Information is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Boot Information File

Files with the .bif extension contain boot information files. These files are used to boot computers from a bootable CD or DVD. These files are commonly created by the MagicISO and UltraISO disc authoring applications.

How to open BIF files

We have identified three BIF openers that are compatible with this specific type of BIF file.

Programs that open Boot Information files

Last updated: July 31, 2023

All known file formats using extension .BIF

While Boot Information File is a popular type of BIF-file, we know of 6 different uses of the .BIF file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

BIF Bitmap Info File

These files are part of the Binary Information Files format and to a corresponding .raw file with the actual image data.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested six different BIF openers which you will find listed below.

ByLight Image Format Bitmap File

We know that one BIF format is ByLight Image Format Bitmap File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Infinity Engine Archive File

We know that one BIF format is Infinity Engine Archive File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Roku Base Index Frames Container File

We know that one BIF format is Roku Base Index Frames Container File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

TomTom Data File

We know that one BIF format is TomTom Data File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of BIF files. Remember, different programs may use BIF files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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