RIF File Description

Writer:   |   Amended: December 04, 2018

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RIF File Summary

The RIF File Extension has one primary file type, Painter Raster Image format, and can be opened with three distinctive software programs, with the dominant related application developed by Corel (Corel Painter software). RIF files are categorized ordinarily as Raster Image Files.

The RIF File Extension can be viewed on the Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. These files have a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning they are not very commonly observed on your average hard disk.

Interested to learn more about the RIF File Extension? We encourage you to view the detailed file information below to learn about the software that opens RIF files, and other troubleshooting tips.

Low
File Type Popularity
1063
Standing

/ 11690

Active

Mode

4

December

2018

Amended

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Known RIF Files


Leading RIF Type

.RIF
Extension:.rif
Type:Painter Raster Image

A raster image saved using Corel Painter, it has the raster graphics split across layers; allows artists to separate the painted graphics from the canvas, this way, they can customize the canvas later.

Company: Corel
File Category:Raster Image Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.rif

Software Programs That Open The Painter Raster Image:


Corel Painter by Corel

Windows
Mac

Lemkesoft GraphicConverter by Lemkesoft

Mac
Linux

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite by Corel

Windows

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RIF Requests


Top Devices

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Troubleshoot RIF Files


Frequent RIF Opening Issues

Corel Painter Isn't There

Double-clicking your RIF file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open RIF File". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Corel Painter for %%os%% installed on your computer. The typical path of opening your RIF with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.


Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your RIF, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").


Corel Painter is Out-of-Date

It is possible that your version of Corel Painter isn't able to open your Painter Raster Image file due to incompatibility. Visit the Corel website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Corel Painter. The primary cause of this problem is that your Painter Raster Image file was created by a different (newer) version of Corel Painter than what's installed.


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


Summary: Not having the right Corel Painter version on your computer can cause problems opening RIF files.


Other Causes of RIF File Opening Problems

You can still experience errors opening RIF files even with the latest version of Corel Painter installed on your PC. Other RIF opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for RIF
  • Deletion of the RIF file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Corel Painter or another RIF application experienced a flawed installation
  • Your RIF can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • The RIF is infected with a virus
  • Drivers associated with RIF software need to be updated
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Painter Raster Image file

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