File Extension Database

Open IFF File

An IFF extension file is a universal file format created by Electronic Arts.

IFF file can contain image, text or audio data and is used to exchange different types of data between applications and platforms.

IFF files, being universal, are compatible with a wide variety of programs and are in fact used as the basis for other file formats, such as AIFF.

A clear example are those IFF files that are used by The Sims and The Sims Online, which can be edited using IFF Snooper for the Mac platform or IFF Pencil for Windows.

Software to open an IFF file

How Can I Open IFF File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open IFF file is to find a IFF file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a IFF file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open IFF file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as IFF file opener then try to search online for "IFF viewer", "application to open IFF file" or "open IFF file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open IFF file

How Can I Open IFF File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a IFF file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a IFF file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with IFF file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as IFF file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open IFF file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open IFF file then try to search for "IFF viewer", "application to open IFF file" or "read IFF file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read IFF file

How Can I Open IFF File on Android

If you downloaded a IFF file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded IFF file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "IFF".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "IFF viewer", "IFF file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open IFF File on iPhone or iPad

To open IFF File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the IFF file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "IFF". This way you can find apps which can open IFF files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "IFF viewer" or "IFF file" online in your favorite search engine.

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