Tips for Opening PFF Files

When you need to open PFF files, start by double-clicking it. Your computer will try to open it automatically. If that doesn’t work, try the following tips.


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1. Download another program.

Different file extensions work with different programs, and it can be difficult to figure out which program opens which files. Here are a few programs that usually work with PFF files:

  • Comanche 4
  • Formatta Filler Portable Form Files
  • Tachyon Archive
  • Zoomify Image Stream
  • Delta Force Archive
  • Armored Fist 3 Archive
  • F22 Lightning 3

You can download one of these programs from the software developer’s website.

2. Look at the file type.

The file type can sometimes tell you which program might open the file. If you have PFF files, they are most likely types of Page Layout Files. A program that works with Page Layout Files should open PFF files.

Don’t know the file type? You can find it by right-clicking the file and selecting “Properties” or “More Info.” The file type will be listed under “Type of File” or “Kind”.

3. Check with the software developer.

Try contacting the developer of one of the programs mentioned above. They can help you figure out why your PFF file won’t open. Some of the most common developers are listed below.

Software Developer
Comanche 4 PC Software Company
Formatta Filler Portable Form Files Formatta Corporation
Tachyon Archive Windows Software
Zoomify Image Stream Zoomify Inc.
Delta Force Archive NovaLogic Inc.
Armored Fist 3 Archive Microsoft Developer
F22 Lightning 3 Microsoft Developer

4. Install a universal file viewer.

Universal file viewers can open many different types of files, depending on the format. If your PFF file won’t open, try installing a universal file viewer like File Magic (Download). Some files aren’t compatible with universal file viewers. These files will only open in binary file format.


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