Opening FIH Files

The FIH file type is primarily associated with File Investigator.

FIHFile Extension FIH
File extension: FIH
File type:  File Investigator files

What is a FIH file?

FIH files mostly belong to File Investigator by RobWare. Computer forensics software for criminal investigators and consumers.

How to open FIH files

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

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Trouble Opening a .FIH File? These Steps Will Help

Because .FIH files can originate from different programs, they aren't universally openable.

  1. Identify the Source: Files received from IT admins or digital forensics workflows often suggest specialized file analysis software.
  2. Check the Header: Inspect the first bytes in a text or hex editor.
    • Readable XML/JSON suggests a configuration or report.
    • "PK" indicates a ZIP archive.
    • Unreadable magic bytes imply a proprietary format.
  3. Use the Original Software: You usually need the original program, like RobWare's File Investigator; if uncertain, ask the sender.
  4. Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable metadata, and preview contents when possible.

Technical Data for FIH File Extension

Identifier:
Hex: 46 69 6C 65 20 49 6E 76 65 73 74 69 67 61 74 6F 72 20, ASCII: File.Investigator (provided by TrID database)
Related files:

a fih File Investigator file is a special file format by RobWare and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with FIH files

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