IAF File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .iaf
Type of File Outlook Internet Account File
Primary Use Saving and Exporting Email Account Settings
Created By Microsoft Outlook
Category Email Configuration File
Editable No, binary format
Encryption Possible, depending on content
Main Association Microsoft Outlook
File Signature Binary header specific to IAF format
Platforms Windows
Backup Contains Account Configuration for Backup/Transfer
MIME Type N/A
Context Email Accounts Configuration
Import/Export Support Supported by Microsoft Outlook
Manual Editing Not recommended, binary format
Version Compatibility Specific to Outlook versions
Use Case Transferring email accounts between Outlook installations
Structure Composed of Account Settings, Server Information, User Credentials
Accessibility Requires Outlook to open/edit
File Naming Convention accountname.iaf