IPCS Word of the Day: CIFBy Garrett Smith May 13, 2008 IPCS Terminology 0 comments CIF = Common Intermediate Format. The default frame resolution of 352×288 for DVR systems is known as the CIF. Related Posts The Difference Between H.264 and MxPEG Axis Naming Convention Bigger (Resolution) Means Better (Quality) Vivotek Decoded TripWire: The Wired Network