Data File Extensions

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Data file formats

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.dae

Digital Asset Exchange

The DAE file extension represents a Digital Asset Exchange file, which is a COLLADA (COLLAborative Design Activity) file...

.db3

SQLite Database File

A DB3 file is a database file created by SQLite, a self-contained, serverless, zero-configuration, transactional SQL dat...

.dbf

Database File

A DBF file is a database file format primarily associated with dBase, a database management system (DBMS) that was widel...

.ddl

Data Definition Language File

A DDL (Data Definition Language) file contains commands used to define the structure of a database. These commands are p...

.dem

Digital Elevation Model

A Digital Elevation Model (DEM) is a digital representation of ground surface topography or terrain. It's a raster datas...

.dgn

MicroStation Design File

The DGN file format is a CAD (Computer-Aided Design) file format primarily associated with Bentley Systems' MicroStation...

.djvu

DjVu Document

DjVu (pronounced "déjà vu") is a file format primarily designed for storing scanned documents, especially those contai...

.dmp

Memory Dump File

A DMP file, short for Memory Dump file, is a snapshot of a computer's memory at a specific point in time. These files ar...

.download

Portable Document Format

The PDF (Portable Document Format) file format is a widely used standard developed by Adobe for representing documents i...

.drawio

draw.io Diagram File

A draw.io diagram file stores diagrams created using the draw.io application (now known as diagrams.net). These diagrams...

.dtd

Document Type Definition

A Document Type Definition (DTD) is a set of markup declarations that define a document type for SGML (Standard Generali...

.dump

Memory Dump File

A memory dump file (.dump) is a snapshot of the memory of a computer system or a specific process at a particular point ...

.dwf

Design Web Format

The Design Web Format (DWF) is an Autodesk file format for efficiently distributing rich design data to anyone who needs...

.dwg

Drawing

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

.dxf

Drawing Exchange Format

The Drawing Exchange Format (DXF) is a CAD (Computer-Aided Design) data file format developed by Autodesk for enabling d...

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.