File Extension Library


.NITF File Extension

  • Developer by: U.S. Department of Defense
  • Category: Data Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .NITF files and how to open them?

Can't open .NITF 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 .NITF file.

What is a .NITF file extension?

.NITF file extension is created by U.S. Department of Defense. .NITF has been classified as Data Files. The format of .NITF file is Binary.

.NITF is National Imagery Transmission Format File

Imaging data format used by the U.S. government and military for transmitting documents; may contain a combination of text, graphics, and metadata in a single file; also supports multiple layers; often used for satellite and aerial photos.

The NITF format is often used along with the NATO Secondary Imagery Format (NSIF) for storing and transmitting government data.

List of all softwares that can open the National Imagery Transmission Format File
Windows
ITT Visual Information Solutions ENVI
ERDAS IMAGINE
Newera Graphics Converter Pro
XnViewMP
GDAL
Mac
XnViewMP
GDAL
Linux
XnViewMP
GDAL

How to fix problems with .NITF files

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