Data File Extensions

Category Overview

Data file formats

13
Extensions
Data
13 Data Extensions Available

Filter Extensions

All A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Active filter: Letter: B Clear filter
.bak

Backup File

A BAK file is a backup file, a copy of data created as a safeguard in case the original data is lost or damaged. These f...

.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...

.bil

Band Interleaved by Line

The BIL (Band Interleaved by Line) file format is a raster data storage format commonly used in remote sensing and geogr...

.bin/cue

BIN/CUE Image

The BIN/CUE file format is a disc image format commonly used for creating exact copies of CDs and DVDs. The BIN file con...

.binary (.bin)

Binary File

A .bin file is a generic binary file format used for storing data in a non-textual, machine-readable form. Unlike text f...

.binaryimagepartition

Binary Image Partition

The 'binaryimagepartition' file extension is associated with partitioned binary image files. These files are typically u...

.binarysequence

Binary Sequence File

A 'binarysequence' file is a generic container for raw binary data. It doesn't inherently represent a specific type of d...

.bkp

Backup File

A .bkp file is a generic file extension used to denote a backup copy of data. The specific content and format of a .bkp ...

.blend

Blender Project File

A .blend file is the native file format used by Blender, a free and open-source 3D creation suite. It stores all the dat...

.brep

Boundary Representation

A BREP file, short for Boundary Representation file, is a 3D CAD (Computer-Aided Design) file format that stores the geo...

.bson

Binary JSON

BSON (Binary JSON) is a binary-encoded serialization of JSON-like documents. BSON is designed to be lightweight, travers...

.bsq

ENVI Standard Raster Data

The BSQ (Band Sequential) file format is a common raster data format used primarily in remote sensing and geographic inf...

.bufr

Binary Universal Form for the Representation of meteorological data

BUFR (Binary Universal Form for the Representation of meteorological data) is a binary data format maintained by the Wor...

Related Categories

Archive Files

Browse all Archive extensions

Audio Files

Browse all Audio extensions

Document Files

Browse all Document extensions

Executable Files

Browse all Executable extensions

Image Files

Browse all Image extensions

Programming Files

Browse all Programming extensions

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.