Opening GFI Files

The GFI file type is primarily associated with QuickBooks Online.

GFIFile Extension GFI
 File extension: GFI
File type:  data file

What is a GFI file?

GFI files mostly belong to QuickBooks Online. GFI files are not a single standard type; their purpose depends on the source. The most common use is as a Canadian tax data file used by QuickBooks Online, where it acts as a General Financial Information record for tax and financial details.
Other known uses include:
  • FTIR Spectroscopy Data File: Holds measurement data from infrared spectroscopy instruments. Such files require specialized scientific software.
  • Italian Document Format: Known as GFI FACSIMILE or Golden Software Graph File, these are used for certain document or graphic purposes and may need dedicated viewers.
    • To open a Canadian tax-related GFI file, visit the QuickBooks Online sign-in page. For files tied to Italian document or spectroscopy uses, check with the software provider or refer to the related webpage such as GFI website.
    FilExt.com note: Identifying the file source is key since the same extension can serve different purposes.

    How to open GFI files

    You need a suitable software like QuickBooks Online to open a GFI 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 GFI file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a GFI file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

    Online GFI Text Viewer

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

    If you want to extract texts from GFI file or capture a screenshot, you can use our free Online GFI File Viewer:
    1. To do this, click the button "Choose your .gfi file to view" on this page.
    2. After your file is opened in browser,
    3. click "Save as..." in the menu.
    4. Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
    5. Your file will be converted and downloaded.

    Programs that open and convert GFI files:

    1. QuickBooks Online
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. GFI files are often referred to as QuickBooks Online data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. Genigraphics Graphics Link Presentation

    Technical Data for GFI File Extension

    File classification:
    Data
    Related files:
    qbo, qbw, gds, ftir, gif, jpg, mp4, gnx, gix, gwz, csv, xml, dat

    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: GraphicsLink.File, AppName: Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows
    EXEFile: POWERPNT.EXE
    ProgramID: GraphicsLink.File, FileType: Genigraphics GraphicsLink, AppName: Genigraphics GraphicsLink(TM)
    EXEFile: GRAFLINK.EXE
    ProgramID: GraphicsLink.File, FileType: Genigraphics GraphicsLink, AppName: Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows
    ProgramID: GraphicsLink.File
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office\POWERPNT.EXE
    ProgramID: GraphicsLink.File
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~1\Office\GRAFLINK.EXE %1
    ProgramID: GraphicsLink.File
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~2\Office\GRAFLINK.EXE %1
    ProgramID: Genigraphics.GraphicsLink.UnSentOrder
    EXEFile: D:\PFILES\MSOFFICE\OFFICE\GRAFLINK.EXE %1
    ProgramID: GraphicsLink.File
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~3\Office\GRAFLINK.EXE %1
    ProgramID: Genigraphics.GraphicsLink.UnSentOrder
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office\graflink.exe %1
    ProgramID: GraphicsLink.File
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~4\Office\GRAFLINK.EXE
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    a gfi data file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with GFI files

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