DIF File Extension

DIF file extension is created by Microsoft, also known as Data Interchange Format. DIF has been classified as Data Files. You can open and render the contents of this file in a Text Editor. You can open DIF files in OpenOffice Calc program.

Data Interchange Format File Type

Data Interchange Format File Type

Extension	.dif
Developer	Microsoft
Popularity	Very Common Common Average Uncommon Rare 5.0 (6 Votes) Thank you for voting!Already voted, thanks!
Mime Type	video/x-dv
Default Program	OpenOffice Calc
Category	Data Files
Format	Text
Updated	12/1/2024

What is a DIF File Type?

DIF stands for Dapos format; data exchange and is a standard export spreadsheet format that has broad support. The purpose of DIF files is to allow users to export data from .apos; a spreadsheet in a format that can be imported by various programs.

One of the limitations of the format is that it does not support multiple spreadsheets. This means that only one spreadsheet can be stored in the DIF file. If you need to export multiple spreadsheets in DIF format, you will need to create multiple DIF files.

Free online DIF Tools & Apps

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

DIF Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Data Interchange Format .DIF File Extensions while opening the .DIF files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open DIF Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Data Interchange Format on your system such as OpenOffice Calc.
2. Associate default Openoffice Calc OpenOffice Calc program for *.dif (Data Interchange Format) files.
   
   

   Associate DIF Default Program on Windows

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

   Associate DIF Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.DIF (e.g example.dif) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Openoffice Calc OpenOffice Calc 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 .OpenOffice Calc extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related DIF File Extensions

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

All Platform Software Programs for DIF File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the DIF 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 DIF File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Microsoft Access 365 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft
	Microsoft Excel 365 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft
	Wondershare Filmora 9 for Windows	Commercial	Wondershare
	Gnumeric 1 for Windows	Open Source	Gnumeric
	MAME 0.16 for Windows	Freeware	MAME
	Mercurial 000 for Windows	Free	Mercurial
	Microsoft Notepad 1903 for Windows	Bundled	Microsoft
	Corel Pinnacle Studio 24 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate 7 for Windows	Commercial	Xilisoft
	Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate 9 for Windows	Commercial	Aiseesoft
	Corel WordPerfect 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Corel

Open DIF File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Microsoft Excel 365 for MacOs	Commercial	Microsoft
	Microsoft Excel for Mac 2019 for MacOs	Commercial	Microsoft
	Wondershare Filmora 9 for MacOs	Commercial	Wondershare
	Apple iMovie 10 for MacOs	Commercial	Apple
	MacMAME 0.1 for MacOs	Freeware	MacMAME
	Dave Dribin MAME OS X 0.135 for MacOs	Freeware	Dave Dribin
	Mercurial 000 for MacOs	Free	Mercurial
	Planamesa NeoOffice 2017 for MacOs	Commercial	Planamesa
	Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate 7 for MacOs	Commercial	Xilisoft
	Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate for Mac 9 for MacOs	Commercial	Aiseesoft

Open DIF file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Gnumeric 1 for Linux	Open Source	Gnumeric
	MAME 0.16 for Linux	Freeware	MAME
	Mercurial 000 for Linux	Free	Mercurial
	OpenOffice Calc 000 for Linux	Free	OpenOffice Calc

Open DIF file on Web

	Software	License	Developer

Open DIF file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer
	Apple iMovie 10 for iOS	Commercial	Apple

Open DIF file on Android

	Software	License	Developer

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 DIF - Data Interchange Format

Updated 12/1/2024

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