Opening VIFF Files

The VIFF file type is primarily associated with VisiQuest.

VIFFFile Extension VIFF
File extension: VIFF
File type:  Khoros 1.0 Image File

What is a VIFF file?

VIFF files mostly belong to VisiQuest by AccuSoft. The Khoros Pro product line was taken over by AccuSoft Corporation and a newly-branded release of the Khoros Pro product line is now called VisiQuest.

How to open VIFF files

You need a suitable software like VisiQuest to open a VIFF file. You need a suitable software like VisiQuest from AccuSoft to open a VIFF file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your VIFF file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a VIFF file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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How to extract texts from VIFF files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

You can extract texts from VIFF file or capture a preview screenshot using our online VIFF file viewer:
  1. Just click the "Choose your .viff file to view this image" button on this page.
  2. Your VIFF file will then be displayed in the browser.
  3. Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
  4. Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
  5. Your file will be converted and downloaded.

Trouble Opening a .VIFF File? These Steps Will Help

VIFF files can originate from different programs and aren't universally openable.

  1. Identify the Source: These files often come from scientific imaging workflows or legacy data processing, strongly suggesting it's a Khoros 1.0 Image File (MIME type: application/getimage).
  2. Check the Header: Open the file in a hex viewer or text editor to inspect the first bytes.
    • \xAB\xCD indicates a standard Khoros image.
    • "PK" means it may actually be a ZIP archive.
    • Readable XML/JSON suggests a text-based configuration file.
  3. Use the Original Software: You usually need the original program to open it; try AccuSoft VisiQuest, Khoros, or ImageMagick, or ask the sender if uncertain.
  4. Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your .VIFF file into our viewer to detect its exact format, extract readable metadata, and preview its contents.

Technical Data for VIFF File Extension

Program ID:
GraphicsConverterPro.viff
Related files:
Related links:
Mime type:
application/getimage

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: XnView.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\XnView\xnview.exe %1


a viff Khoros 1.0 Image File is a special file format by AccuSoft and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with VIFF files

  • Associate the VIFF file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open khoros 1.0 image files. Because only the current version supports the latest VIFF file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the AccuSoft manufacturer website after an available VisiQuest update.
  • To make sure that your VIFF file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .VIFF file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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