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.XIF File Extension

  • Developer by: Nuance Communications
  • Category: Page Layout Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .XIF files and how to open them?

Can't open .XIF 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 .XIF file.

What is a .XIF file extension?

.XIF file extension is created by Nuance Communications. .XIF has been classified as Page Layout Files. The format of .XIF file is Binary.

.XIF is ScanSoft Pagis File

XIF (eXtended Image Format) file originally created for the ScanSoft Pagis scanning software; designed as an extension to the .TIFF format for storing text documents as images; separates the image into four layers:

  • Text layer for optical character recognition (OCR)
  • Layer for text colors
  • Color image segments layer
  • Background tint layer
    • NOTE: ScanSoft is now Nuance Communications. The XIF file format is still supported by some Nuance applications.
    List of all softwares that can open the ScanSoft Pagis File
    Windows
    Nuance OmniPage Ultimate
    ACD Systems ACDSee 2018

    How to fix problems with .XIF files

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