Data File Extensions

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Data file formats

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.xsl

Extensible Stylesheet Language

XSL (Extensible Stylesheet Language) is a family of languages used for transforming and formatting XML (Extensible Marku...

.feather

Apache Arrow Feather

The Feather file format is a lightweight, columnar data format designed for fast data transfer between data analysis env...

.rfa

Revit Family File

An RFA file is a Revit Family file. Revit is a Building Information Modeling (BIM) software used by architects, engineer...

.trn

TRN

TRN files are typically associated with training data used in machine learning and artificial intelligence applications....

.obj (.obj)

Wavefront OBJ File

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

.skp

SketchUp Model

The SKP file extension is used for 3D models created with SketchUp, a popular 3D modeling software developed by Trimble ...

.glb

glTF Binary

glTF (GL Transmission Format) is a royalty-free, open standard for 3D scene and model transmission, developed by the Khr...

.acis

ACIS Solid Model

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

.html

HyperText Markup Language

HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard markup language for creating web pages. It provides the structure and c...

.hdmp

Windows Heap Dump File

A .hdmp file, also known as a Windows Heap Dump file, is a snapshot of the memory heap of a running process at a specifi...

.ods

OpenDocument Spreadsheet

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

.woff

Web Open Font Format

The Web Open Font Format (WOFF) is a font format for use in web pages. It was developed to provide lossless compression ...

.srt

SubRip Subtitle File

The SRT (SubRip Subtitle) file format is a plain text file format used to store subtitles for video content. It's one of...

.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/...

.catia part (.catpart)

CATIA Part

A .CATPart file is a 3D CAD (Computer-Aided Design) part file created by CATIA (Computer-Aided Three Dimensional Interac...

.rvt

Autodesk Revit Project

The RVT file extension is associated with Autodesk Revit, a Building Information Modeling (BIM) software used extensivel...

.solidworks (sldprt)

SolidWorks Part

A .SLDPRT file is a 3D part file created by SolidWorks, a popular CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software used for designin...

.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...

.nx part (.prt)

NX Part File (.prt)

A .prt file is a part file created by Siemens NX (formerly Unigraphics NX), a professional CAD/CAM/CAE software suite. I...

.protocol buffers

Protocol Buffers

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

.sequencefile

Sequence File

SequenceFile is a flat file format prevalent in Hadoop environments, designed to store sequences of binary key/value pai...

.acis (.sat)

ACIS Solid Model

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

.stl

Stereolithography

The STL (Stereolithography) file format is a widely used file format for representing 3D surface geometry. It is primari...

.mdf/mds

Media Disc Image File / Media Descriptor File

MDF (Media Disc Image File) and MDS (Media Descriptor File) are a pair of file formats used for creating and managing di...

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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.