.IF2 file extension - PADS temporary data
What is if2 file? How to open if2 files?
File type specification:
File extension if2 is also used on one of the file types generated by the PADS PCB software from Siemens (originally Mentor group).
These files are generated during the gerber file generation process and usually found as .pho.if2 files, probably based on the original .pho files.
They should be automatically deleted when you close the document window in PADS, but sometimes (crashes, power outages) these can remain in the folder.
Updated: November 10, 2023
The default software associated to open if2 file:
Company or developer:
Siemens AG
PADS is a desktop PCB design solution by Mentor Graphics, now owned by Siemens. Used to design electronic schematics.
List of recommended software applications associated to the .if2 file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open if2 file, edit if2 file, convert if2 file, view if2 file, play if2 file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
Unspecified and all other actions for computer programs working with if2 file - PADS temporary data
Click on the software link for more information about PADS. PADS uses if2 file type for its internal purposes and/or also by different way than common edit or open file actions (eg. to install/execute/support an application itself, to store application or user data, configure program etc.).
