Solve your problems with opening and supporting a .tif file [ add info ]
TIF files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing TIF file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with TIF extension. However, it should be remembered that TIF file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is Aldus Tagged Image File Format (TIFF) Bitmap Image but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.
So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning TIF files and search for its solution.
A list of programs supporting files types with TIF extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.
.tif file extension
Category: Graphic Files
OS | Software |
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Microsoft Windows Photo Viewer CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X5 Corel PaintShop Photo Pro X3 Adobe Photoshop CS5 Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 Adobe Illustrator CS5 ACDSee Photo Manager 12 ACD Systems Canvas 12 Nuance PaperPort 12 Nuance OmniPage 17 Roxio Creator 2011 Laughingbird The Logo Creator |
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Apple Preview Adobe Photoshop CS5 Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 Adobe Illustrator CS5 Nuance OmniPage Pro X Roxio Toast 10 Titanium Laughingbird The Logo Creator |
.tif file extension
Category: Graphic Files
If TIF file does not open, firstly, it is worth using files associations built in the Windows system with application that can support them. In order to do it, you should double-click a TIF file icon. A list of programs that probably support such a file will appear. It is enough to choose one of them so that Windows would open a given extension with it. Incorrect file’s association will result in Windows trying to open TIF file with a wrong program all the time even if there is an appropriate application supporting this format on a drive. In this case, it is necessary to perform the above mentioned registry scanning and associations’ repair.
If associations are correct and Windows still cannot open the file, most probably the computer does not have appropriate software supporting files with name containing TIF in their extension. The solution to this problem is very simple. You should buy or download a free (if they exist) application that will allow you to open, browse and edit TIF format (You can also try to find more informations on FileInfo). It is no risk because many paid programs have free test versions enabling to check their functionality.