IFF File Extension

The IFF file extension was created by Electronic Arts and is also known as the Interchange File Format. IFF is classified as a Audio Files and This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open IFF files in Adobe Audition program.

Interchange File Format File Type

What is a IFF File Type?

The IFF files consist of data sections called quotation, pieces, quotation, which are defined by four letter identifiers. There are three main types of songs, each containing text, numeric data or raw data: FORM specifies the format of the LIST file: includes the properties of the CAT file: contains the rest of the data The IFF format is also known as EA IFF 1985 " since Electronic Arts designed the file format in 1985.

The IFF files used by The Sims and The Sims Online can be edited using IFF Snooper for the-Mac platform or IFF Pencil for Windows.

Free Online IFF Tools & Apps

Access powerful and secure free online IFF tools to convert, view, edit, merge, split, and compare IFF files — all without installing any software. Our tools support the .IFF (Interchange File Format) file extension and run smoothly in any modern browser.

Select a tool below to explore features and manage your IFF files directly from your device with ease.

IFF Converter

Open IFF

Edit IFF

Compare IFF Files

Merge IFF Files

Split IFF Files

IFF Metadata Viewer

IFF Files Common Issues

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

Can't Open IFF Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Interchange File Format on your system such as Adobe Audition.
2. Associate default Adobe Adobe Audition program for *.iff (Interchange File Format) files.
   
   

   Associate IFF Default Program on Windows

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

   Associate IFF Default Program on MacOs

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

Related IFF File Extensions

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

All Platform Software Programs for IFF File Extension

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

	Software	License	Developer
	ACD Systems ACDSee 2019 for Windows	Commercial	ACD Systems
	Cloanto Amiga Forever 2013 R2 for Windows	Commercial	Cloanto
	Adobe Audition CC 2019 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	FMJ-Software Awave Studio 10 for Windows	Shareware	FMJ-Software
	ACD Systems Canvas X 2019 for Windows	Commercial	ACD Systems
	Blackmagic Design Fusion 8 for Windows	Commercial	Blackmagic Design
	IrfanView 4 for Windows	Freeware	IrfanView
	Corel PaintShop Pro 2021 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	Okino Computer Graphics PolyTrans 5 for Windows	Commercial	Okino Computer Graphics
	ShedWorx Smart Converter 2 for Windows	Commercial	ShedWorx
	Corel VideoStudio 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	XnSoft XnViewMP 0.93 for Windows	Freeware	XnSoft

Open IFF File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Cloanto Amiga Forever 2013 R2 for MacOs	Commercial	Cloanto
	Adobe Audition CC 2019 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Blackmagic Design Fusion for Mac 8 for MacOs	Commercial	Blackmagic Design
	Corel PaintShop Pro 2021 for MacOs	Commercial	Corel
	ShedWorx Smart Converter 2 for MacOs	Commercial	ShedWorx
	XnSoft XnViewMP 0.93 for MacOs	Freeware	XnSoft

Open IFF file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Cloanto Amiga Forever 2013 R2 for Linux	Commercial	Cloanto
	XnSoft XnViewMP 0.93 for Linux	Freeware	XnSoft

Open IFF file on Web

	Software	License	Developer
	Okino Computer Graphics PolyTrans 5 for Web	Commercial	Okino Computer Graphics

Open IFF file on iOS

Open IFF 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.
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5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About IFF - Interchange File Format