Data File Extensions

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Data file formats

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245 Data Extensions Available

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.xsl

Extensible Stylesheet Language

XSL (Extensible Stylesheet Language) is a family of languages used for transforming and formatting XML (Extensible Marku...

.protocol buffers

Protocol Buffers

Protocol Buffers, often shortened to Protobuf, is a language-neutral, platform-neutral, extensible mechanism for seriali...

.obj (.obj)

Wavefront OBJ File

The Wavefront .OBJ file format is a geometry definition file format first developed by Wavefront Technologies for its Ad...

.html

HyperText Markup Language

HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard markup language for creating web pages. It provides the structure and c...

.acis (.sat)

ACIS Solid Model

The .sat file extension is associated with ACIS, a geometric modeling kernel developed by Spatial Corporation (now part ...

.glb

glTF Binary

glTF (GL Transmission Format) is a royalty-free, open standard for 3D scene and model transmission, developed by the Khr...

.sequencefile

Sequence File

SequenceFile is a flat file format prevalent in Hadoop environments, designed to store sequences of binary key/value pai...

.mdmp

Minidump File

A .mdmp file, short for Minidump file, is a crash dump file format used by the Windows operating system and other applic...

.otf

OpenType Font

The OTF (OpenType Font) file format is a widely used standard for digital fonts, developed jointly by Microsoft and Adob...

.bak.old

Backup File

A .bak file is a backup file, a common extension used to denote a copy of data created for recovery purposes in case the...

.acis

ACIS Solid Model

The ACIS file format, identified by the '.acis' or '.sat' (Standard ACIS Text) extension, is a geometric modeling kernel...

.qcow2

QEMU Copy On Write version 2

QCOW2 (QEMU Copy On Write version 2) is a disk image format used by QEMU, a popular open-source virtualization solution....

.html5

HTML5 Document

HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard markup language for creating web pages. HTML5 is the latest major revis...

.parquet

Apache Parquet

Apache Parquet is a columnar storage format optimized for use with big data processing frameworks. Unlike row-oriented f...

.usdz

Universal Scene Description Zipped

The USDZ file format is a zipped and uncompressed archive format developed by Pixar and Apple for storing 3D models and ...

.ods

OpenDocument Spreadsheet

The ODS file extension represents a spreadsheet document format used by OpenOffice and LibreOffice, both open-source off...

.dwg

Drawing

DWG is a proprietary binary file format used for storing two- and three-dimensional design data and metadata. It is the ...

.crash

Crash Dump File

A .crash file is a crash report generated by macOS and iOS operating systems when an application unexpectedly terminates...

.skp

SketchUp Model

The SKP file extension is used for 3D models created with SketchUp, a popular 3D modeling software developed by Trimble ...

.solidworks (sldprt)

SolidWorks Part

A .SLDPRT file is a 3D part file created by SolidWorks, a popular CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software used for designin...

.tmp

Temporary File

A .tmp file is a generic temporary file created by various programs and operating systems. These files are used to hold ...

.hgt

SRTM Height Terrain

The .hgt file extension is associated with SRTM (Shuttle Radar Topography Mission) data. These files contain elevation d...

.psql

PostgreSQL Query File

A .psql file is a plain text file containing SQL queries designed to be executed against a PostgreSQL database. These fi...

.ply

Polygon File Format

The PLY file format, also known as the Polygon File Format or Stanford Triangle Format, is a computer file format design...

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Data Files
4 Questions

Data file extensions are used for files that store structured information for use by applications, including databases, spreadsheets, and specialized data formats.

To open Data files, you'll need appropriate software that supports the specific file extension. Here are some general recommendations:

  • Choose software specifically designed for the file extension you're trying to open
  • Visit each specific file extension page for detailed software recommendations

For detailed information about specific file extensions, click on any extension in our directory.

Converting Data files to different formats can be done using:

  1. Dedicated software - Many applications that open these files also allow saving in different formats
  2. Online conversion services - Websites like Zamzar, CloudConvert, or Online-Convert
  3. Format-specific converters - Tools designed for specific conversion paths
Remember: Conversion may result in some loss of quality or features depending on the compatibility between formats.

If you're having trouble opening a Data file:

  1. Verify the file isn't corrupted by trying to open it on a different device
  2. Make sure you have the latest version of your software
  3. Try using alternative software that supports the file format
  4. Consider converting the file to a more common format if possible
  5. Check for file extension errors - sometimes files are incorrectly named

For specific recommendations, visit the detailed page for your particular file extension.