IFF File

What 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. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

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 ten different IFF openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: February 24, 2023

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 file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

24-bit RGB Bitmap Image File

We know that one IFF format is 24-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.

Amiga IFF 16SVX Audio File

We know that one IFF format is Amiga IFF 16SVX Audio File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Atari ST Interleaved Bitmap Image File

We know that one IFF format is Atari ST Interleaved 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.

CD-I IFF Image Bitmap

We know that one IFF format is CD-I IFF Image Bitmap. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Common Musical Score File

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

Deluxe Music Construction Set Music File

We know that one IFF format is Deluxe Music Construction Set Music File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

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.

Maya IFF Bitmap Image File

We know that one IFF format is Maya IFF 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.

Programs that open these IFF files

We have identified one IFF opener that is compatible with this specific type of IFF file.

Strike Commander Palette File

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

The Sims Object File

We know that one IFF format is The Sims Object 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 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.

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