The table below provides some useful information about the .dat extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .dat file?
- What program do I need to open a .dat file?
- Where can I find the specifications for .dat?
- How can I convert .dat file to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
Details of extension .dat
3 extension(s) and 1 alias(es) found in database.
Problems with .dat files?
First check your registry for hidden errors!
| Extension: | .dat |
|---|---|
| Type: | General Data File |
| Category: | Data |
| Mime type: | application/octet-stream |
| Description: | |
| DAT is a General Data file. The DAT file extensions is generally used for a "Data" file in which programs store their related data, be it text, structured data, encrypted information or anything else. | |
| [Detailed description not yet available] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | |
| Program name: | |
| Related links: | |
| none | |
| Aliases: | |
| data | |
| Related extensions: | |
| hst, id, nsf, ntf, ond | |
Recommended software for .dat files
| Extension: | .dat |
|---|---|
| Type: | Affymetrix Image Data File |
| Category: | Data |
| Mime type: | application/octet-stream |
| Description: | |
| DAT file is a Affymetrix Image Data File. This data file containing raw image data (pixel intensity values). | |
| [Detailed description not yet available] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | Affymetrix Genechip |
| Program name: | |
| Related links: | |
| Bioinformatics Toolbox for MatLab |
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| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| cdf, cel, chp, exp, gin, grc, msk, psi | |
Recommended software for .dat files
| Extension: | .dat |
|---|---|
| Type: | DataFlex Database File |
| Category: | Data |
| Mime type: | application/octet-stream |
| Description: | |
| DAT file is a DataFlex Database File. DataFlex is an advanced object-oriented 4GL designed for developing database applications in character mode environments. | |
| [Detailed description] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | DataFlex |
| Program name: | |
| Related links: | |
| none | |
| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| hdr, tag, vld | |
Recommended software for .dat files
| Extension: | .nda |
|---|---|
| Type: | Nero BackItUp Drive Image |
| Category: | Data |
| Mime type: | application/octet-stream |
| Description: | |
| NDA file is a Nero BackItUp Drive Image. Nero BackItUp is a program for backing up and restoring data. | |
| [Detailed description] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | Nero BackItUp |
| Program name: | |
| Related links: | |
| none | |
| Aliases: | |
| dat | |
| Related extensions: | |
| aac, m4p, nba, nbi, nbt, nco, nc_, nef, nhf, nhv, nji, njt, nmd, nr3, nr4, nra, nrb, nrc, nrd, nre, nrh, nri, nrm, nrs, nru, nrv, nrw, nsd, nvc, saf | |
Recommended software for .dat files
Cannot open .dat files on your system?
When windows gives you an error message saying that it cannot open
.dat files, this means either:
- You need to identify a program that can open the file or
- Your registry may be damaged.
RECOMMENDED:
In both cases it is strongly recommended that you
run a free scan for registry errors.
