Data File Extensions

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Data file formats

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.accdb

Microsoft Access Database

The Microsoft Access Database file format (ACDB) is the default file format used by Microsoft Access, a database managem...

.acis

ACIS Solid Model

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

.acis (.sat)

ACIS Solid Model

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

.acis (.sat, .sab)

ACIS Solid Model

The ACIS (.sat, .sab) file format is a geometric modeling kernel developed by Spatial Corporation (now part of Dassault ...

.adf

Amiga Disk File

An ADF (Amiga Disk File) is a disk image file format commonly used to store the contents of floppy disks from Amiga comp...

.admin

Unknown Admin File

The term 'Admin' by itself does not represent a standard or widely recognized file extension or file format. It's likely...

.adoc

AsciiDoc Document

AsciiDoc is a human-readable document format that is semantically equivalent to DocBook XML, but uses a plain-text marku...

.amf

Additive Manufacturing File Format

The Additive Manufacturing File Format (AMF) is an open standard file format designed for describing objects intended fo...

.apkm

APK Manifest

The APKM file extension typically refers to the manifest file associated with an Android Package Kit (APK). While the AP...

.arff

Attribute-Relation File Format

The ARFF (Attribute-Relation File Format) is a text file format developed by the Machine Learning Group at the Universit...

.arrowipcstream

Apache Arrow IPC Stream

The Apache Arrow IPC Stream format is a serialization format designed for efficient data transfer and storage, particula...

.asc

ASCII Grid

The ASCII Grid file format (.asc) is a plain text file format used to represent raster data, typically elevation models,...

.asx

Advanced Stream Redirector

The Advanced Stream Redirector (ASX) file format is a type of XML-based metafile used by Microsoft's Windows Media Playe...

.autocad (dwg, dxf)

Drawing File

DWG (Drawing) is a proprietary binary file format used for storing two- and three-dimensional design data and metadata. ...

.avro

Apache Avro Data File

Avro is a data serialization system developed within the Apache Hadoop project. It provides a rich data structure, a com...

.azw

Amazon Kindle eBook File

The AZW file format is a proprietary ebook format developed by Amazon for use on its Kindle e-readers and Kindle apps. I...

.azw3

Amazon Kindle Format 8

AZW3, also known as Kindle Format 8 (KF8), is a refined version of the AZW file format used by Amazon Kindle e-readers. ...

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About Data Files
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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.