Data File Extensions

Category Overview

Data file formats

21
Extensions
Data
21 Data Extensions Available

Filter Extensions

.pages

Apple Pages Document

The .pages file extension is associated with documents created by Apple Pages, a word processing and page layout applica...

.parasolid

Parasolid Model Part

The Parasolid file format (.x_t, .x_b, .xmt_txt, .xmt_bin) is a geometric modeling kernel format widely used in CAD/CAM/...

.parasolid (.x_t, .x_b)

Parasolid Model Part

Parasolid files (.x_t for text format and .x_b for binary format) are CAD (Computer-Aided Design) files used for storing...

.parasolid (x_t, x_b)

Parasolid Model Part

Parasolid files, typically with extensions like .x_t (text) or .x_b (binary), are a common format for representing 3D so...

.parquet

Apache Parquet

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

.partial

Partial Download

A '.partial' file extension typically indicates an incomplete or partially downloaded file. These files are created by d...

.pbf

Protocolbuffer Binary Format

The Protocolbuffer Binary Format (PBF) is a binary serialization format developed by Google. It's designed to be a compa...

.pcd

Point Cloud Data

The PCD (Point Cloud Data) file format is a file format designed for storing point cloud data. Point clouds are sets of ...

.pkl

Python Pickle Data

A .pkl file, often referred to as a "pickle file," is a file format used in Python for serializing and de-serializing Py...

.pkpass

Apple Wallet Pass

The .pkpass file extension represents a digital pass used in Apple Wallet (formerly Passbook) on iOS and watchOS devices...

.plist

Property List File

A Property List file, commonly known as a plist, is a file format used by Apple's macOS, iOS, and other related operatin...

.plt

HPGL Plotter File

A PLT file is a vector graphics file format primarily associated with Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language (HPGL). HPGL is ...

.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...

.pol

Plain Old Telephone

The .pol file extension is associated with Plain Old Telephone (POT) data files. These files typically contain configura...

.ppt

PowerPoint Presentation

The PPT file extension represents a presentation file created by Microsoft PowerPoint. It is a binary file format used t...

.pptx

PowerPoint Open XML Presentation

The PPTX file format is the primary file extension used for presentations created with Microsoft PowerPoint, starting wi...

.prefs

Preferences File

A PREFS file is a preferences file used by various applications to store user settings and configurations. These files a...

.properties

Java Properties File

A .properties file is a plain text file used to store configuration information for Java applications. It typically cont...

.protobuf

Protocol Buffer

Protocol Buffers (protobuf) are a language-neutral, platform-neutral, extensible mechanism for serializing structured da...

.protocol buffers

Protocol Buffers

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

.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...

Related Categories

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.