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Navy DIF spreadsheet
File type: Spreadsheet and workbook file
Files with dif extension may be found as very old spreadsheets in the NAVY Data Interchange Format. Somewhat rare nowadays.
Found 6 different file type records with the same dif filename suffix.
What is dif file?
File type category:
Spreadsheet and workbook file
Date updated: March 14, 2023
File extension dif is mainly known for its use for spreadsheet files saved in Data Interchange format.
Data Interchange Format, also known as Navy DIF, is a text file format used to import/export single spreadsheets between spreadsheet programs (OpenOffice.org Calc, Excel, Gnumeric, StarCalc, Lotus 1-2-3, FileMaker, dBase, Framework, Multiplan, etc.).
The .dif file is a workbooks, with the limitation that single workbook contains only single spreadsheet. These files were originally used by VisiCalc.
How to open dif file?
Most current spreadsheet programs are able to work with .dif files, or at least import the data.
How to convert dif file?
Whilst DIF spreadsheets were mostly used in the past, some programs still support it and can import data from them.
Suggested software to open dif file:
Associated software actions with the dif file
Software applications that can open dif files:
Microsoft Excel (Microsoft Windows)
PlanMaker (Microsoft Windows)
Corel Quattro Pro (Microsoft Windows)
ProWORX (Microsoft Windows)
NeoOffice (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Microsoft Excel for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
LibreOffice Calc (Multiplatform)
Apache OpenOffice Calc (OpenOffice.org Calc) (Multiplatform)
VisiCalc (Microsoft MS-DOS)
Software applications that can edit dif files:
Microsoft Excel (Microsoft Windows)
PlanMaker (Microsoft Windows)
Corel Quattro Pro (Microsoft Windows)
NeoOffice (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Microsoft Excel for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
LibreOffice Calc (Multiplatform)
Apache OpenOffice Calc (OpenOffice.org Calc) (Multiplatform)
VisiCalc (Microsoft MS-DOS)
Software capable of saving dif files:
Microsoft Excel (Microsoft Windows)
PlanMaker (Microsoft Windows)
Corel Quattro Pro (Microsoft Windows)
NeoOffice (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Microsoft Excel for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
LibreOffice Calc (Multiplatform)
Apache OpenOffice Calc (OpenOffice.org Calc) (Multiplatform)
VisiCalc (Microsoft MS-DOS)
Software apps that create dif files:
Corel Quattro Pro (Microsoft Windows)
Microsoft Excel for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
VisiCalc (Microsoft MS-DOS)
Software apps that convert dif files:
Corel Quattro Pro (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that import dif files:
Gnumeric (Linux/Unix)
Software apps that export dif files:
Gnumeric (Linux/Unix)
Software apps that print dif files:
Microsoft Excel (Microsoft Windows)
PlanMaker (Microsoft Windows)
Corel Quattro Pro (Microsoft Windows)
NeoOffice (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Microsoft Excel for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
LibreOffice Calc (Multiplatform)
Apache OpenOffice Calc (OpenOffice.org Calc) (Multiplatform)
VisiCalc (Microsoft MS-DOS)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving dif files:
Microsoft Excel (Microsoft Windows)
PlanMaker (Microsoft Windows)
NeoOffice (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
LibreOffice Calc (Multiplatform)
Apache OpenOffice (OpenOffice.org) (Multiplatform)
Diff output from Diff command script for Patch command file
File type category:
Source code and script file
Date updated: February 10, 2015
The dif file extension is related to the Diff output from Diff command script for Patch command file format.
Diff is a file comparison utility that outputs the differences between two files, or the changes made to a current file by comparing it to a former version of the same file.
Diff displays the changes made per line for text files. Modern implementations also support binary files. The output is called a diff or a patch since the output can be applied with the Unix program patch. The output of similar file comparison utilities are also called a "diff". Like the use of the word "grep" for describing the act of searching, the word diff is used in jargon as a verb for calculating any difference.
Associated software actions with the dif file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving dif files:
Unix (Linux/Unix)
Digital Interface Format
File type category:
Digital video and movie file
Date updated: January 21, 2019
The dif file format is used by Pinnacle Systems Liquid Edition. Digital Interface Format is similar to DV digital video file.
The dif file stores video data and it is playable in the Pinnacle Studio.
The Digital Interface Format seems to be obsolete product without support from developer.
How to open dif file?
Use compatible tools to work with *.dif files.
How to convert dif file?
Probably can be exported to other formats.
Suggested software to open dif file:
Associated software actions with the dif file
Apps designed for playing dif files:
Pinnacle Studio (Microsoft Windows)
QuickTime Player for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
DVCPRO or DV video data
File type category:
Digital video and movie file
Date updated: October 12, 2018
The dif file extension used for DVCPRO or DV video file.
Digital Video (DV) is a digital video format launched in 1995, and, in its smaller tape form factor MiniDV, has since become a standard for home and semi-professional video production; it is sometimes used for professional purposes as well, such as filmmaking and electronic news gathering (ENG).
The DV specification defines both the codec and the tape format. Features include intraframe compression for uncomplicated editing, a standard interface for transfer to non-linear editing systems (IEEE 1394, also known as FireWire), and good video quality.
The dif file stores video data.
Mime types:
video/x-dv
How to open dif file?
Use Nero Vision to playback *.dif files.
How to convert dif file?
Use Xilisoft DVD Creator to convert *.dif to DVD.
Associated software actions with the dif file
Apps designed for playing dif files:
Xilisoft DVD Creator (Microsoft Windows)
Apple QuickTime (Microsoft Windows)
Nero Video (Nero Vision Express) (Microsoft Windows)
Apple QuickTime for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Software apps that convert dif files:
Xilisoft DVD Creator (Microsoft Windows)
Nero Video (Nero Vision Express) (Microsoft Windows)
MAME CHD diff saved data
File type category:
Emulator file
Date updated: March 15, 2017
The dif file extension is associated with the MAME, an emulator for Microsoft Windows operating system and other platforms that allows users to play video games from arcade machines.
The dif file stores data saved by emulated game.
Suggested software to open dif file:
Associated software actions with the dif file
Software apps that create dif files:
MAME (Microsoft Windows)
OS/2 display information file
File type category:
System file
Date updated: February 10, 2015
The dif file extension is associated with OS/2 operating system. OS/2 was developed by IBM and Microsoft, later exclusively only by IBM. System is not developed and support was discontinued in 2006.
The *.dif file stores display information data.
Suggested software to open dif file:
Associated software actions with the dif file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving dif files:
OS/2 (Other operating systems or devices)