Open CIF on Phone

CIF and mmCIF store crystallographic or macromolecular structure data as tagged text.

• Phone file apps usually do not show useful molecular or chemical structure summaries.
• Raw atom, bond, and tag rows are difficult to scan on mobile.
• A local summary can identify structures without rendering or uploading them.

OpenOnPhone is for quick local inspection. It does not replace the original professional app for editing, conversion, exact layout, formulas, measurements, security review, or full workflow features.

• text/plain
• chemical/x-mdl-molfile
• chemical/x-mdl-sdfile
• chemical/x-pdb
• chemical/x-cif

• Choose the CIF file on the home page.
• OpenOnPhone shows structure counts, titles, and sample rows locally.
• Use molecular or chemistry software when you need 3D rendering, validation, editing, or conversion.

• JSON.json
• CSV.csv
• Markdown.md
• Text.txt
• Log.log
• SVG.svg

What is a .cif file?

CIF and mmCIF store crystallographic or macromolecular structure data as tagged text.

Can OpenOnPhone show a quick view for .cif files on phone?

Yes. OpenOnPhone can show a quick local view for .cif files in your browser.

What should I try next for .cif files?

Choose the CIF file on the home page. OpenOnPhone shows structure counts, titles, and sample rows locally. Use molecular or chemistry software when you need 3D rendering, validation, editing, or conversion.