NFI Converter
Convert NFI files online for free
Drop or upload your .NFI file
How to convert your NFI file
- Click Select File above, and choose your NFI file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert NFI to another file type
The converter easily converts your NFI file to various formats—free and online. No Windows or extra software needed.
- NFI to ISO
- NFI to IMG
- NFI to DMG
- NFI to VHD
- NFI to VMDK
- NFI to VDI
- NFI to HDD
- NFI to QCOW
- NFI to QCOW2
- NFI to RAW
- NFI to VBOX
- NFI to OVA
Convert a file to NFI
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the NFI file type—in the best quality.
- VFD to NFI
- DMG to NFI
- OVA to NFI
- IMA to NFI
- VBOX to NFI
- ADF to NFI
- PVS to NFI
- VHD to NFI
- OVF to NFI
- ISO to NFI
- DSK to NFI
- IMG to NFI
About NFI files
NFI files, commonly associated with Dreambox satellite receivers, are specialized files used for firmware updates and data storage. While primarily beneficial for specific hardware applications, their proprietary nature presents challenges when users need to convert them into more versatile formats.
Conversion of NFI files is notoriously difficult due to their unique structure. However, they can often be converted to more common file formats such as .img or .bin using specific software tools. Notable software includes 7-Zip and WinRAR, which can sometimes extract the contents of an NFI file, though direct conversion to other formats might require intermediate steps or additional tools.
The complex nature of NFI files means conversion isn't always straightforward. Users often face compatibility issues, as not all software can handle NFI files, and the risk of data loss or corruption during conversion is high. This makes manual conversion attempts risky, especially for non-technical users.
Despite these challenges, converting NFI files is sometimes necessary to ensure broader accessibility and usability. Drawbacks of using NFI files include limited support across platforms and the difficulty in making modifications without specific knowledge or tools.
For a seamless conversion experience, it's recommended to use user-friendly platforms like Convert.Guru. By dragging and dropping your NFI files onto the Convert.Guru interface, users can effortlessly convert them into a variety of formats, bypassing the technical hurdles typically associated with NFI conversions. Convert.Guru ensures a reliable and secure process, making it a preferred choice for those looking to manage their file conversions efficiently.
The NFI Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.
When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.
Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best NFI converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.