Image
What is a .rif file?
A .rif file is a Painter RIFF Image File. This is an image format — a picture, drawing or graphic.
How to open a .rif file
- GIMP (free) and IrfanView open a very wide range of image formats, including obsolete ones.
- XnView MP is the best bet for unusual or legacy image types.
- Your operating system's built-in viewer may work for mainstream formats.
The registry records this extension against Painter RIFF Image File, so software from that family is the most likely match.
How to convert a .rif file
- Open it in GIMP or XnView and export as .png (lossless) or .jpg (smaller).
The technical record
For archivists, developers and the merely curious: these are the PRONOM registry entries for .rif.
| Format name | Version | MIME type | PUID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Painter RIFF Image File | — | — | x-fmt/187 |