Data File Extensions

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Data file formats

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12 Data Extensions Available

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.obb

Opaque Binary Blob

An OBB file is an expansion file used by the Android operating system to store additional data for applications. Because...

.obj (.obj)

Wavefront OBJ File

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

.odb

OpenDocument Database

The ODB file extension represents a database file created using the OpenDocument standard. It is primarily associated wi...

.odp

OpenDocument Presentation

The ODP file format is used for presentations created with OpenOffice Impress, LibreOffice Impress, and other OpenDocume...

.ods

OpenDocument Spreadsheet

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

.ole

Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) Control Extension File

The 'unknownolecontrolextensionfile' is a generic placeholder name often encountered when a file's true type cannot be d...

.olecontrolextension10

OLE Control Extension 1.0

The term 'OLE Control Extension 1.0' is not a standard or widely recognized file format. It's highly likely that this re...

.olecontrolextension2

OLE Control Extension 2

The 'olecontrolextension2' file extension is associated with OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) controls. OLE is a Micro...

.orc

Optimized Row Columnar

ORC (Optimized Row Columnar) is a self-describing, type-aware columnar file format designed for Hadoop workloads. It is ...

.osm

OpenStreetMap Data

The .osm file format is used to store geographic data from OpenStreetMap (OSM), a collaborative project to create a free...

.otf

OpenType Font

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

.ovpn

OpenVPN Configuration File

An OVPN file is a configuration file used by OpenVPN, a popular open-source virtual private network (VPN) system. It con...

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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.