JPEG Interchange Format File
JIF files were more common in the 1990s before JPEG format superseded JIF format. JIF is the extension given to files used in Mac OS and Windows. The JIF file extension is rather rarely used now and p...
General Information
| Title | JIF File Extension |
| Extension | .jif |
| Full Form | JPEG Interchange Format File |
| File Type | Image File |
| Developer | Joint Photographic Experts Group |
| MIME Type | image/jpeg |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store images |
| Additional Functions | Store photographs |
| Features | Lossy compression, Widely used |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Adjustable |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Digital Photography | Yes |
| Web Graphics | Yes |
| Printing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Validate file source, Regular updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1992 |
| Latest Version | JPEG Standard (ITU-T T.81) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .gif |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Adobe Photoshop |
Paid | Windows, Mac |
 GIMP |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Paint.NET |
Free | Windows |