Varieties of MIF Files

Chief MIF Description

.MIF

File ID:	.mif
Category:	FrameMaker Interchange Format File

A MIF file is a file created by Adobe FrameMaker. It is saved in a plain ASCII text and stores all data originally from an FM or BOOK file. MIF files are alternative representations of Frame documents, and thus, it allows Frame products and other applications to exchange information while preserving graphics, content, and format.

Company:	Adobe Systems Incorporated
Function:	Page Layout Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mif

Software Programs That Open The FrameMaker Interchange Format File:

Adobe FrameMaker by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Linux

Other MIF Descriptions

.MIF

File ID:	.mif
Category:	MapInfo Interchange Format File

An MIF file is a file format used by MapInfo mapping and geographic analysis software. It is used as an exchange format, which means, it can be recognized by third-party applications.

Company:	Pitney Bowes
Function:	GIS Files

Software Programs That Open MapInfo Interchange Format File Files:

Golden Software Surfer by Golden Software LLC

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

MapInfo Professional by Pitney Bowes

Compatible with:

Windows

Golden Software Didger by Golden Software LLC

Compatible with:

Windows

.MIF

File ID:	.mif
Category:	Management Information Format

MIF, or Management Information Format, is a format used in describing a hardware or software component. They are used by DMI (Desktop Management Interface) to report system configuration information.

Company:	DMTF (Distributed Management Task Force)
Function:	Uncommon Files

Software Programs That Open Management Information Format Files:

Desktop Management Interface by DMTF (Distributed Management Task Force)

Compatible with:

Windows

.MIF

File ID:	.mif
Category:	ImageMagick Image File Format

A MIF file is a specialized image format used by ImageMagick. Though the MIF file extension is used for this, a more popular rendering of the file format is MIFF.

Company:	ImageMagick Studio LLC
Function:	Graphic Files

Software Programs That Open ImageMagick Image File Format Files:

XnView MP by XnSoft

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Android

Linux

.MIF

File ID:	.mif
Category:	Systems Management Server (SMS) Management Information Format

The MIF file extension is related to Microsoft's Systems Management Server (SMS) and it's Management Information Format. The MIF is a format used to describe a hardware or software component and by the DMI to report system configuration information.

Company:	Microsoft Corporation
Function:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Systems Management Server (SMS) Management Information Format Files:

Microsoft Systems Management Server by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Linux

Symbian OS

.MIF

File ID:	.mif
Category:	mAirList Inline File

A MIF file is an inline file used by the radio automation system mAirList. Inline files enable audio files to be stored in mAirListDB without the need for an external storage medium, such as a shared network drive.

Company:	Open Source
Function:	Audio Files

Software Programs That Open mAirList Inline File Files:

mAirList by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

.MIF

File ID:	.mif
Category:	Xilinx CORE Generator Memory Initialization Data

A MIF file is a data file used by Xilinx CORE Generator Memory. MIF files store memory initialization data for Core Generator.

Company:	Xilinx, Inc.
Function:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Xilinx CORE Generator Memory Initialization Data Files:

Xilinx CORE Generator System by Xilinx, Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening MIF Files

Frequent MIF Opening Issues

Missing Adobe FrameMaker

When trying to open your MIF file, you get the error "Can't Open MIF File Type". Usually, this is because you do not have Adobe FrameMaker for - installed. The typical path of opening your MIF with a double-click won't work because - cannot make the program connection.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your MIF file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Obsolete Version of Adobe FrameMaker

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Adobe FrameMaker installed that's incompatible with your FrameMaker Interchange Format File type. You will need to download a newer version of Adobe FrameMaker if you don't have the right version. The primary cause of this problem is that your FrameMaker Interchange Format File file was created by a different (newer) version of Adobe FrameMaker than what's installed.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of MIF file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening MIF files are due to having the wrong version of Adobe FrameMaker installed.

Associated Difficulties Loading MIF Files

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Adobe FrameMaker will resolve your issue. There can be external issues inside of - that are causing these errors when opening MIFs. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Invalid MIF file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Unintentional removal of the description of the MIF file inside the Windows Registry
• Defective install of a MIF program, such as Adobe FrameMaker
• Your MIF file is corrupted (issues with your FrameMaker Interchange Format File file itself)
• The MIF is infected with a virus
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your MIF file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open FrameMaker Interchange Format File files