CIF File Extension

CIF file extension is created by International Union of Crystallography, also known as Crystallographic Information File. CIF has been classified as Data Files. You can open and render the contents of this file in a Text Editor. You can open CIF files in Avogadro program.

Crystallographic Information File Type

What is a CIF File Type?

It was adopted in 1990 as the standard file structure and is regularly used to report crystal structure determinations. The CAF contains categories of data, such as verification, verification, atom, cell, database, and refining. These categories contain information, including the creation of CIF, the properties of the type of atom, the parameters of the cell, the data specified by database managers, and data describing the refinement parameters of the structure.

Free online CIF Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .CIF (Crystallographic Information File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to CIF, merge, split and compare the CIF files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

CIF Converter

Open CIF

Edit CIF

Compare CIF Files

Merge CIF Files

Split CIF Files

CIF Metadata Viewer

CIF Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Crystallographic Information File .CIF File Extensions while opening the .CIF files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open CIF Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Crystallographic Information File on your system such as Avogadro.
2. Associate default Avogadro Avogadro program for *.cif (Crystallographic Information File) files.
   
   

   Associate CIF Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.CIF (e.g example.cif) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Avogadro Avogadro program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .cif files.
   
   

   Associate CIF Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.CIF (e.g example.cif) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Avogadro Avogadro program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Avogadro extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related CIF File Extensions

CIF default file extension is .CIF and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for CIF File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the CIF files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open CIF File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Avogadro 1 for Windows	Open Source	Avogadro
	Roxio Creator NXT PRO 5 for Windows	Commercial	Roxio
	Smart Projects IsoBuster 4.3 for Windows	Shareware	Smart Projects
	EZB Systems UltraISO 9 for Windows	Commercial	EZB Systems

Open CIF File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Avogadro 1 for MacOs	Open Source	Avogadro

Open CIF file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Avogadro 1 for Linux	Open Source	Avogadro

Open CIF file on Web

Open CIF file on iOS

Open CIF file on Android

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About CIF - Crystallographic Information File

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