What is the FASTQ file?
The FASTQ file extension can be associated with several types of files. Most often, however, a file with such an extension is associated with the FASTQ Format format. FASTQ files are supported by Linux, Mac OS, Windows operating systems. The FASTQ file is one of the Misc Files files, just like 6033 of the other files found in our file information database.
A program that can open the FASTQ file is e.g. Sublime Text. This software was released by Sublime HQ Pty Ltd. However, you can also use other applications, e.g. ChromasPro, PSPad, NotePad++ text editor, Atom.
Programs, that can open .FASTQ files
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Notepad++ Team
NotePad++ text editor
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Windows |
Jan Fiala
PSPad
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Windows |
Sublime HQ Pty Ltd
Sublime Text
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Windows |
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Technelysium Pty Ltd
ChromasPro
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Windows |
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Sublime HQ Pty Ltd
Sublime Text
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Mac OS |
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Sublime HQ Pty Ltd
Sublime Text
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Linux |
How to open a .FASTQ file?
If you have problems opening the file FASTQ, then in most cases the problem is only the lack of the proper application installed. Select one of the programs from the list and install it on your device. The operating system should automatically associate the FASTQ file format with the installed program. If not, right click on your FASTQ file and select from the menu "Open with" . Then select the installed program and confirm the operation. Now all FASTQ files should automatically open with the selected program.
