DIF files: what are they and how do I open them?
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.dif file type #1: Navy DIF spreadsheet
Files with dif extension may be found as very old spreadsheets in the NAVY Data Interchange Format. Somewhat rare nowadays.
Further details:
File extension dif is mainly known for its use for spreadsheet files saved in Data Interchange format.
Data Interchange Format, also known as Navy DIF, is a text file format used to import/export single spreadsheets between spreadsheet programs (OpenOffice.org Calc, Excel, Gnumeric, StarCalc, Lotus 1-2-3, FileMaker, dBase, Framework, Multiplan, etc.).
The .dif file is a workbooks, with the limitation that single workbook contains only single spreadsheet. These files were originally used by VisiCalc.
Open file with:
VisiCalc
One of the first spreadsheet programs
Microsoft Excel
A popular spreadsheet application distributed with Microsoft Office suite
Microsoft Excel for Mac
A popular spreadsheet application from the Microsoft Office suite
.dif file type #2: Diff output from Diff command script for Patch command file
The dif file extension is related to the Diff output from Diff command script for Patch command file format.
Further details:
The dif file extension is related to the Diff output from Diff command script for Patch command file format.
Diff is a file comparison utility that outputs the differences between two files, or the changes made to a current file by comparing it to a former version of the same file.
Diff displays the changes made per line for text files. Modern implementations also support binary files. The output is called a diff or a patch since the output can be applied with the Unix program patch. The output of similar file comparison utilities are also called a "diff". Like the use of the word "grep" for describing the act of searching, the word diff is used in jargon as a verb for calculating any difference.
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Unix
A multi-tasking operating system for various platforms
.dif file type #3: Digital Interface Format
A dif file extension is related to the Digital Interface Format developed by Pinnacle Systems. A dif file stores video data.
Further details:
The dif file format is used by Pinnacle Systems Liquid Edition. Digital Interface Format is similar to DV digital video file.
The dif file stores video data and it is playable in the Pinnacle Studio.
The Digital Interface Format seems to be obsolete product without support from developer.
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Pinnacle Studio
A professional video editing application
.dif file type #4: DVCPRO or DV video data
A dif file extension is related to the DVCPRO video file format. A dif file stores video data.
Further details:
The dif file extension used for DVCPRO or DV video file.
Digital Video (DV) is a digital video format launched in 1995, and, in its smaller tape form factor MiniDV, has since become a standard for home and semi-professional video production; it is sometimes used for professional purposes as well, such as filmmaking and electronic news gathering (ENG).
The DV specification defines both the codec and the tape format. Features include intraframe compression for uncomplicated editing, a standard interface for transfer to non-linear editing systems (IEEE 1394, also known as FireWire), and good video quality.
The dif file stores video data.
Mime types:
video/x-dv
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Xilisoft DVD Creator
A video converter and DVD media burner for Windows
Apple QuickTime for Mac
As multimedia framework for Mac OS X
Apple QuickTime
A multimedia player from Apple
Nero Video (Nero Vision Express)
Video capturing software from Nero Suite
.dif file type #5: MAME CHD diff saved data
A dif file extension is related to the MAME, an emulator of arcade machines. A dif file contains CHD diff saved data.
Further details:
The dif file extension is associated with the MAME, an emulator for Microsoft Windows operating system and other platforms that allows users to play video games from arcade machines.
The dif file stores data saved by emulated game.
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MAME
A multiple arcade machine emulator
.dif file type #6: OS/2 display information file
The dif file extension is related to the OS/2 operating system for IBM-PC computers. The *.dif file stores display information.
Further details:
The dif file extension is associated with OS/2 operating system. OS/2 was developed by IBM and Microsoft, later exclusively only by IBM. System is not developed and support was discontinued in 2006.
The *.dif file stores display information data.
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OS/2
An older computer operating system developed by IBM for PCs