File Extension Database

Open XIF File

The file whose extension is XIF, an acronym that comes from eXtended Image Format, was originally created for the ScanSoft Pagis scanning software.

About ScanSoft Pages

ScanSoft became Nuance Communications, then became a part of Kofax, a XEROX Subsidiary.

And Pagis is now called PaperPort, however the XIF file format is still supported by some Nuance applications.

The XIF extension file was designed as an extension to the TIFF-type format for storing text documents as images.

This XIF file separates the image into four layers:

Text layer for optical character recognition (OCR)
Text colors layer
Layer of color image segments
Background tint layer

Software to open and work with a XIF file

PaperPort

How Can I Open XIF File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open XIF file is to find a XIF file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a XIF 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 XIF 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 XIF file opener then try to search online for "XIF viewer", "application to open XIF file" or "open XIF file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open XIF file

How Can I Open XIF File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a XIF file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a XIF 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 XIF file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as XIF file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open XIF file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open XIF file then try to search for "XIF viewer", "application to open XIF file" or "read XIF file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read XIF file

How Can I Open XIF File on Android

If you downloaded a XIF 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 XIF 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 "XIF".
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 "XIF viewer", "XIF 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 XIF File on iPhone or iPad

To open XIF 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 XIF 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 "XIF". This way you can find apps which can open XIF 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 "XIF viewer" or "XIF file" online in your favorite search engine.

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