Four Easy Ways to Open BIF Files

The scenario: You have a file with the BIF file extension on your computer that you need to open. You double-click it as usual, expecting for a program to load it up, but sadly nothing happens. You try it again, but still nothing happens. What can you do? Try these four easy methods to open a troublesome BIF file.

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1st Method: Open it in another program.

When you double-click BIF files, your computer attempts to open it in a program associated with BIF files. If there’s no program associated with BIF files on your computer, the file won’t open. To open the file, download one of the most popular programs associated with BIF files such as BioWare Aurora Engine Resource File, Planescape: Torment Archive, or Image Capture Board Binary Black & White Image.

2nd Method: Take a hint from the file type.

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The BIF file extension usually indicates it's under the umbrella of Backup Files. However, if it’s another file type, it might not open with one of the programs listed above. Take the following steps to find the file type:

  1. Right-click the file.
  2. Click “Properties” (Windows) or “More Info” (Mac).
  3. Locate the file type under either “Type of File” (Windows) or “Kind” (Mac).

3rd Method: Check with the developer.

So you’ve tried using a different program, you’ve confirmed the file type, and your BIF file still won’t open. Even if these methods were unsuccessful, you might still be able to reach out to a software developer for help. Use the chart below to find the developer for each of the programs mentioned above and contact them directly for assistance.

Software Developed By
BioWare Aurora Engine Resource File BioWare Corp.
Planescape: Torment Archive Windows Programmer
Image Capture Board Binary Black & White Image Unknown
BioWare Infinity Engine Archive of Resources BioWare Corp.
Binary Information File Windows Software
GroupWise Initialization File Novell Inc.
byLight Graphic Windows Software
MagicISO Boot Information File MagicISO Inc.
TomTom General Info TomTom International BV
UltraISO Boot Information File EZB Systems Inc.
WordPerfect Binary Information File Corel Corporation

4th Method: Open it in a universal file viewer.

If the developer isn’t able to help, a universal file viewer probably can. File Magic (Download) and similar programs are designed to open a wide variety of file formats, including BIF files. Some aren’t compatible and will only open in binary. Download File Magic now to open you BIF and hundreds of other file types with one program!

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