Convert PNG to MIF

File Extension PNG
Full Name Portable Network Graphic Format

Files with the .PNG extension contain an image bitmap with indexed colors, in a non-lossy compression, with no assigned copyright limitations. They allow for the saving of color in a spectrum wider than that used by GIF files, as well as assigning pixels with specific degrees of transparency or color saturation.

File Extension MIF
Full Name ImageMagick Image Format Format

MIF file format is used by MapInfo, a geographical data processing and analysis software. MIF files are used for storing and exchanging data between various GIS (geographic information system) applications.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "PNG") to another (referred to as "MIF"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, PNG file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format PNG to format MIF becomes essential.

So, how can we perform PNG to MIF file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format PNG and transforming it into format MIF. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of PNG to MIF converters.

Conversion from PNG to MIF

PNG to MIF

How to convert the PNG file to MIF?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of PNG to MIF. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the PNG file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file PNG, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the PNG file to the application
  • Select the output format of the MIF file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file MIF on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted MIF file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
to the MIF format:
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I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.