What is LIF file?
The LIF file extension is a loose file format for storing digital data that was developed by Leica. This type of file is used in the field of image processing, which can be processed and reproduced by computers. The three most common types of files and data stored in them are images, video clips, and audio clips. They have little structural meaning on their own and are usually searchable for keywords by software programs.
LIF Format details
| Full Name | Leica Image Format |
|---|---|
| Developer | Leica Microsystems |
| Category | Raster Image Files |
Tools that will help you view LIF files
Sometimes you need to quickly preview the contents of a file with the LIF extension. In such a situation, many people decide to find a tool that, according to its creators, can display the contents of the LIF file and many other types of files (All in One Viewer).
Of course, there are such tools. However, it should be remembered that they may display the data contained in the LIF file differently than the application dedicated to handling the LIF file extension. When you cannot afford to have the data of the LIF file displayed different from the original, you should use the applications developed to work with the LIF file.
Below you will find a list of software programs that will help you with this. These software programs will help you view the content of the LIF file, minimizing possible errors that may arise with other tools.
LIF File Viewers
- ImageJ
- Imaris
- Leica Application Suite
- OMERO