A .IFF file is a IFF File Format associated with Images. Electronic Arts / Commodore Amiga .IFF ILBM graphic and sound file format specification.

How do I open a .IFF file on Windows or Mac?

You can open .IFF files using DPaint (Deluxe Paint), GIMP, IrfanView, XnView. If you do not have native software installed, you can use OpenAnyFile's free File Identifier or convert .IFF to a standard format in your browser.

Is a .IFF file safe to open?

This format carries a safety rating of Low Risk. Starts with FORM chunk magic bytes

Can I convert a .IFF file to other formats?

Yes! .IFF can be converted to formats such as .JPG directly in your web browser.

What should I do if a .IFF file is corrupted or won't open?

If your .IFF file displays an invalid header or signature error, check its magic bytes hex header (Varies) using OpenAnyFile's Magic Byte Detector or follow our step-by-step file repair guide.

How do I open .IFF files?

You can open .IFF files using DPaint (Deluxe Paint), GIMP, IrfanView, XnView.

Images • MIME: image/x-iff

.IFF – IFF File Format

Electronic Arts / Commodore Amiga .IFF ILBM graphic and sound file format specification.

Primary Category Images

MIME Type image/x-iff

Magic Bytes Signature Varies

Security Risk Rating Low Risk

Recommended Software to Open .IFF

DPaint (Deluxe Paint)

windows, mac, linux • Free

GIMP

windows, mac, linux • Free

IrfanView

windows, mac, linux • Free

XnView

windows, mac, linux • Free