How to open CIF files
Did your computer fail to open a CIF file? We explain what CIF files are and recommend software that we know can open or convert your files.
What is a CIF file?
Caltech Intermediate Form file extension or .cif file is a text file format that is used to render descriptive instructions for integrated circuits or most commonly known as a chip. The chip is so miniscule that applying any creation or alteration using unaided human capacity is a hard task. CIF addresses this problem, and it is now widely used for describing a chip. CIF serves as a 'microscope' that helps users see through the chip.
CIF is generated to provide integration of various research tools into a common database structure. CIF also provides a limited set of graphic primitives that are very useful for describing the 2D shapes on the different layers of a chip. It also allows hierarchical description and that makes the representation brief, but comprehensive. In addition, it is a direct- to- the- point human-readable text format, so use of .If files are easier and more efficient for reconstruction and deconstruction of integrated circuits.
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Software that will open, convert or fix CIF files
These apps are known to open certain types of CIF files. Since many different programs may use CIF files for different purposes, you may need to try a few of the apps to open your specific CIF file.
 | IsoBuster | Verified |
 | PowerISO | User submitted |
 | DiscCopier Executable | User submitted |
 | Roxio DiscCopier | User submitted |
 | WinArchiver | User submitted |
 | Mercury | User submitted |
 | RasWin | User submitted |
 | Childcare Manager | User submitted |
 | UltraISO Premium | User submitted |
 | CLARiSOFT | User submitted |