3 steps to open file with CIF extension
Usually solving problems with CIF file is simple – just install proper software and open the file. Read the guide and open CIF file now!
CIF File Extension
- File type Easy CD Creator Disk Image
- File developer Corel
- File category Disk Image Files
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What is a(n) CIF file?
CIF (Easy CD Creator Disk Image) is a file archive format specifically designed to store CDs/DVDs. It contains a copy of the disk contents along with all the information related to the files contained in the disk, such as their names, sizes, timestamps, and other properties. This type of file ensures that the disk contents are preserved exactly as they were when they were recorded. It also helps to maintain compatibility between different systems and different versions of CD/DVD burning tools.
The CIF format supports various image types like ISO 9660, Joliet, UDF 1.02, and exact audio file formats (WAVE and AIFF). It can be opened using Roxio Easy CD Creator or with Nero Burning ROM, and is a convenient option for preserving data on CDs/DVDs for future usage.
How to open CIF file?
There could be multiple reasons for which the system does not support given file. In the case of CIF extension, it is probable that none of the installed programs support given file type. Therefore, user should undertake the following steps
Step 1: Install a program that supports CIF files
If an application that supports CIF files is installed on user’s system, but is not used to open such files by default, right-click on the file icon and choose "Open with" option from the menu. Next, select the proper application and check the "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files" box. The system will store this information in its registry and use the selected program to open files with CIF extension by default.
Hint for Mac OS users
For Mac OS users the procedure is analogous – open the file menu by right-clicking on the CIF file and choose "Information" option and select "Open with program" option. From the submenu select an application and click on "Change all" button.
Step 2: Find and download proper software
Inability to open CIF files may also be related to the lack of any application that supports given file being installed on the system. Should that be the case, user needs to download and install one of the following applications. Once installed, the system will automatically associate newly installed application with CIF files. If this step fails, see step 1.
Programs that support files with CIF extension
Step 3: Check the CIF file for errors
Sometimes, although relatively rarely, steps 1 and 2 might not lead to expected results. There can be several reasons for such situation to occur:
- CIF file has been downloaded from the internet but for some reason it is incomplete. In such case the file should be re-downloaded and opened again.
- Structure of given CIF file could be corrupted and as such the program is not able to open the file
- Storage medium on which the file was stored is damaged
- It is important to ascertain that the icon representing given file is not a shortcut a related CIF file no longer present in the location to which the shortcut points
- If the user account has restricted access privileges it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert
