File Extension Library


.EFI File Extension

  • Developer by: UEFI Forum
  • Category: System Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .EFI files and how to open them?

Can't open .EFI file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .EFI file.

What is a .EFI file extension?

.EFI file extension is created by UEFI Forum. .EFI has been classified as System Files. The format of .EFI file is Binary.

.EFI is Extensible Firmware Interface File

System file used by both Intel-based computer systems and computer devices such as AppleTVs; contains system-level data that executes between the operating system and the firmware; used for staging firmware updates, booting operating systems, and running pre-boot programs.

Using EFI files, systems can hand off the pre-boot process to a controlled environment. For example, EFI files are sometimes included with firmware updates and are loaded into the device's EFI System partition during the boot process. Here, the executable content in the EFI file safely runs the procedures necessary to update the device.

NOTE: The EFI specification, originally developed by Intel, was updated to the UEFI specification, which stands for "Unified Extensible Firmware Interface." The UEFI standard is maintained by the UEFI Forum.

List of all softwares that can open the Extensible Firmware Interface File
Windows
EFI Developer Kit
Mac
EFI Developer Kit
Linux
EFI Developer Kit

How to fix problems with .EFI files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .EFI files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .EFI file format
  2. You need to check the .EFI file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)