File extension NIF
| File type | GameBryo Format |
| Developer | Gamebase |
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What is a NIF file?
NIF files are used for storing 3D models or basis/templates for such models. NIF files are used by Gamebryo game engine, which powers many popular computer games, including Fallout 3. NIF contain typical elements for 3D model files, that is textures, geometry, shading, special effects, mathematical data, and others.
In order to use and edit NIF files a dedicated compiler is needed. Gamebryo engine debuted in 2003 on PC, but now is also available for PS3, X360, and Wii platforms.
Program(s) that can open the .NIF file
How to open NIF files
If you cannot open the NIF file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports NIF among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the NIF file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the NIF format files
The inability to open and operate the NIF file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the GameBryo Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a NIF file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the NIF file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the NIF from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the NIF format
- The NIF file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the NIF file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a NIF file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the NIF file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the NIF file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the NIF file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.NIF) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected NIF file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the NIF file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. NIF) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.