IFF File Type
- The quick factsWhat are IFF files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening an IFF file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.
What is an IFF file?
IFF files have multiple uses, and 12-bit RGB Bitmap Image is one of them.
12-bit RGB Bitmap Image File
We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
How to open IFF files
Important: Different programs may use files with the IFF file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your IFF file is, you may need to try a few different programs.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different IFF openers which you will find listed below.
Last updated: June 29, 2022
All known file formats using extension .IFF
While 12-bit RGB Bitmap Image File is a popular type of IFF-file, we know of 11 different uses of the .IFF extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.
- 12-bit RGB Bitmap Image File
- 24-bit RGB Bitmap Image File
- Amiga IFF 16SVX Audio File
- Atari ST Interleaved Bitmap Image File
- CD-I IFF Image Bitmap
- Common Musical Score File
- Deluxe Music Construction Set Music File
- Interchange File Format Image File
- Maya IFF Bitmap Image File
- Strike Commander Palette File
- The Sims Object File
Interchange File Format Image File
IFF is an acronym for Interchange File Format. Files that contain the .iff file extension are used to exchange documents across multiple computer platforms, allowing a user running on one platform to share files with a user running on an entirely different computer platform.
The universal IFF file format was created by Electronic Arts and Commodore. Files that contain the .iff file suffix may contain text, graphics, and even audio data.
IFF opener for Windows
We have identified 2 IFF openers that are compatible with this specific type of IFF file.
 | Bitberry File Opener | Verified |
 | ACDSee | Verified |
More file formats using the IFF extension
Through our research of IFF files, we know that the following formats exist. However, we have not yet analyzed them in detail, and we would love to hear from you if you have information about either of them.24-bit RGB Bitmap Image File
Amiga IFF 16SVX Audio File
Atari ST Interleaved Bitmap Image File
CD-I IFF Image Bitmap
Common Musical Score File
Deluxe Music Construction Set Music File
Maya IFF Bitmap Image File
Strike Commander Palette File
The Sims Object File
Various apps that use files with this extension
These apps are known to open certain types of IFF files. Remember, different programs may use IFF files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | Pixillion Image Converter | User submitted |
 | Winamp | User submitted |
 | Adobe Audition | User submitted |
 | IrfanView | User submitted |
 | Corel PaintShop Pro | User submitted |
 | Adobe Photoshop | User submitted |
 | fcheck | User submitted |
 | Ashampoo Photo Commander | User submitted |
 | Ulead Photo Explorer | User submitted |
 | Adobe Audition CC | User submitted |
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