What is the AIF File Extension?

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AIF File Summary

Most AIF files can be viewed with thirteen known software applications, typically Microsoft Windows Media Player developed by Microsoft Corporation. It's main file type association is the Audio Interchange File Format format, but also includes three other rarely-seen file types. The majority of AIF files are considered Audio Files, but they can also be Uncommon Files or Data Files.

File Extension AIF is supported by Windows, Mac, and Windows Phone operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. With a Popularity Rating of "Low", these files are not very common to your average computer user.

If you are having problems opening AIF files, or would simply like to learn more about the software programs and developers that are associated with them, please see the complete information contained below.

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Known AIF Files

  4 known file types use this extension

Chief AIF Description

.AIF
File Name:.aif
Category:Audio Interchange File Format

AIF file is an audio file created using the Audio Interchange File Format (AIFF). It contains uncompressed CD-quality audio similar to a .WAV file.

Created by: Apple
Group:Audio Files
Folder: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aif

Software Programs That Open The Audio Interchange File Format:


Microsoft Windows Media Player by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Windows Phone
Mac

Apple iTunes by Apple

Windows
Mac
iOS
Linux

Apple QuickTime Player by Apple

Windows
Mac

Roxio Creator NXT Pro 5 by Roxio

Windows

Roxio Toast 15 by Roxio

Mac

Nullsoft Winamp by Nullsoft

Windows
Mac
Android

Adobe Audition by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac

GarageBand by Apple

Mac

Free Audio Converter by DVDVideoSoft

Windows

Secondary AIF Associations

.AIF
File Name:.aif
Category:Symbian Application Information File

AIF file is an information file that specifies the icon and caption for a Symbian application (.APP) file which created with Symbian's AIF Builder and saved along with the corresponding application file.

Created by: Symbian Ltd.
Group:Uncommon Files

Software Programs That Open Symbian Application Information File Files:


Symbian AIF Builder by Symbian Ltd.

Compatible with:

Windows
.AIF
File Name:.aif
Category:QuickBooks Accountant's Review Copy File

Accountant's Review copy file generated by QuickBooks application, a business accounting software developed and marketed by Intuit.

Created by: Intuit, Inc.
Group:Data Files

Software Programs That Open QuickBooks Accountant's Review Copy File Files:


Intuit QuickBooks Pro by Intuit, Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows

Intuit QuickBooks for Mac by Intuit, Inc.

Compatible with:

Mac
.AIF
File Name:.aif
Category:SmartWare Executable Program File

AIF file is a SmartWare executable program. SmartWare is a programming platform that uses Faircom database engine.

Created by: SmartWare Corporation
Group:Executable Files

Software Programs That Open SmartWare Executable Program File Files:


SmartWare by SmartWare Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

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AIF Requests


Leading Operating Systems

Windows 7 (48%)
Windows 10 (42%)
Windows 8.1 (5%)
Windows XP (2%)

Top Mobile Device Brands

Samsung (28.86%)
Apple (21.83%)
Huawei (9.25%)
Xiaomi (6.74%)
LG (3.11%)


Understanding AIF Issues


Issues Opening AIF Files

Microsoft Windows Media Player Not Present

When you double-click your AIF file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Microsoft Windows Media Player for %%os%% installed on your computer. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.


Tip: If you don't have Microsoft Windows Media Player installed, and you know of another program to open your AIF file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".


Microsoft Windows Media Player is Out-of-Date

Your Audio Interchange File Format file is incompatible with Microsoft Windows Media Player because you might have the wrong version installed. Download the latest Microsoft Windows Media Player version from the Microsoft Corporation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.


Tip: If you right-click on your AIF file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.


Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening AIF files are due to having the wrong version of Microsoft Windows Media Player installed.


More Causes of Problems Opening AIFs

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Microsoft Windows Media Player will resolve your issue. If you're still experiencing problems opening AIF files, there could be other computer problems. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • File references in the Windows Registry for AIF are wrong
  • The AIF file description within the Windows Registry was removed
  • Microsoft Windows Media Player or another AIF application experienced a flawed installation
  • Your AIF file is corrupted (issues with your Audio Interchange File Format file itself)
  • Your AIF is infected with malware
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your AIF file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Windows has inadequate resources to open your Audio Interchange File Format file

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