The table below provides some useful information about the .nif extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .nif file?
- What program do I need to open a .nif file?
- Where can I find the specifications for .nif?
- How can I convert .nif file to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
Details of extension .nif
1 extension(s) and 1 alias(es) found in database.
Problems with .nif files?
First check your registry for hidden errors!
| Extension: | .nif |
|---|---|
| Type: | NetImmerse Data File |
| Category: | Game Data |
| Mime type: | application/octet-stream |
| Description: | |
| NIF file is a NetImmerse Data File. NetImmerse is a complete 3D gaming engine used by game developers, including developers of PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Gamecube games. Several popular games based on the NetImmerse/Gamebryo game engine such as Morrowind, DAoC, Freedom Force, Zoo Tycoon 2, Civ4, and Oblivion. | |
| [Detailed description not yet available] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | NetImmerse |
| Program name: | |
| Related links: | |
| none | |
| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| none | |
Recommended software for .nif files
| Extension: | .niff |
|---|---|
| Type: | Notation Interchange File Format |
| Category: | Multimedia |
| Mime type: | application/vnd.music-niff |
| Description: | |
| NIFF file is a Notation Interchange File Format document. Notation Interchange File Format (NIFF) is a music notation file format used primarily for transferring music notation between different scorewriters. | |
| [Detailed description] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | Sibelius |
| Program name: | |
| Related links: | |
| NIFF on Wikipedia |
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| Aliases: | |
| nif | |
| Related extensions: | |
| enc, mid, sib | |
Recommended software for .nif files
Cannot open .nif files on your system?
When windows gives you an error message saying that it cannot open
.nif files, this means either:
- You need to identify a program that can open the file or
- Your registry may be damaged.
RECOMMENDED:
In both cases it is strongly recommended that you
run a free scan for registry errors.









