.MFI File Extension

Managed File for iOS

It is saved in HDClone MFI image format. The format stores entire data from a disk. This includes file structure, all files and folders. HDClone was released in 2003. It provides disk image cloning an...

General Information

Title MFI File Extension
Extension .mfi
Full Form Managed File for iOS
File Type Configuration File
Developer Apple Inc.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store configurations
Additional Functions Device management
Features Binary format, Encoded

File Characteristics

Quality High reliability
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Mobile Device Configuration Yes
Firmware Update Yes
Provisioning Profiles Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized changes
Best Practices Secure storage, Restricted access

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Varies with iOS

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mobileconfig, .ipsw

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Apple Configurator Free macOS
iTunes Free Windows, Mac