File Extension Library


.GLIF File Extension

  • Category: Font Files
  • Format: XML

What are .GLIF files and how to open them?

Can't open .GLIF 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 .GLIF file.

What is a .GLIF file extension?

.GLIF file extension has been classified as Font Files. The format of .GLIF file is XML

.GLIF is Glyph Interchange Format File

A GLIF file is a file saved in the Glyph Interchange Format (GLIF) used for defining font symbols. It contains a glyph, which includes the name, format version, glyph width, and the X & Y point coordinates that define the outline of the symbol. GLIF files are saved in XML format.

GLIF files are commonly found in .UFO files to store information about each glyph within the UFO font set. The files are located inside the "glyphs" folder in the UFO file. GLIF files typically are not removed from UFO files and are accessed when a program opens the UFO file, such as FontForge, RoboFont, or Glyphs. However, since GLIF files are saved in an XML format, they can be opened by a plain text editor.

List of all softwares that can open the Glyph Interchange Format File
Windows
FontForge
Mac
Glyphs
FontForge
RoboFont
Linux
FontForge

How to fix problems with .GLIF files

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