Varieties of DIF Files

Dominant DIF File Type

.DIF

Extension:	.dif
Type:	Data Interchange Format

DIF file is a spreadsheet file saved in ASCII text format. DIF files contain data exported from spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel, can be viewed and edited with a text editor.

Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Function:	Data Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.dif

Software Programs That Open The Data Interchange Format:

Microsoft Excel by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Apache OpenOffice by Apache Software Foundation

Windows

Mac

Android

Linux

Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

Linux

Corel WordPerfect X8 by Corel

Windows

SAS by SAS Institute Inc.

Windows

Linux

Microsoft Access by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

NeoOffice by Planamesa Software Inc.

Mac

Gnumeric by Open Source

Windows

Mac

Linux

Additional DIF Files

.DIF

Extension:	.dif
Type:	MAME CHD Diff File

DIF file is a game file contains data saved by an emulated game, associated with MAME arcade game emulators such as MAME and ExtraMAME that allow users to play video games from arcade machines..

Developer:	Open Source
Function:	Game Files

Software Programs That Open MAME CHD Diff File Files:

MAME by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

.DIF

Extension:	.dif
Type:	Torque Game Engine Model File

DIF file is a model file contains 3D geometry, lighting and other information for the game model. Associated with Torque Game Engine, used to develop console, PC, and mobile platform video games.

Developer:	GarageGames
Function:	3D Image Files

Software Programs That Open Torque Game Engine Model File Files:

Torque Constructor by GarageGames

Compatible with:

Windows

.DIF

Extension:	.dif
Type:	Digital Interface Format

DIF file is a video file associated with Pinnacle Studio, a video editing application for Microsoft Windows. This format seems to be obsolete and no longer supported by the developer.

Developer:	Corel
Function:	Video Files

Software Programs That Open Digital Interface Format Files:

Apple QuickTime Player by Apple

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Pinnacle Studio by Corel

Compatible with:

Windows

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DIF File Complications

Troubles Opening DIF Files

Missing Microsoft Excel

You attempt to load your DIF file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The DIF File Extension". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Microsoft Excel for %%os%% installed on your computer. The typical path of opening your DIF with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.

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

Incorrect Microsoft Excel Version

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Data Interchange Format file that is unsupported by your installed application version. Download the latest Microsoft Excel version from the Microsoft Corporation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. This issue mainly occurs when your Data Interchange Format file was created by a newer version of Microsoft Excel than you have on your PC.

Tip: Investigate your DIF file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening DIF files are due to having the wrong version of Microsoft Excel installed.

Other DIF File Opening Causes

Even with the correct version of Microsoft Excel installed, you can still experience difficulties opening DIFs. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening DIFs. Other contributing causes:

• Invalid DIF file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Unintentional removal of the description of the DIF file inside the Windows Registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the DIF format
• The DIF itself is corrupted
• DIF file integrity has been compromised by malware
• Device drivers for DIF-related hardware are out-of-date
• Windows cannot load your Data Interchange Format file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)