.HDF File Extension

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Information about the file HDF
  • Hierarchical Data Format
  • Data Files
  • N/A

What is the HDF file?

The HDF file extension can be associated with several types of files. Most often, however, a file with such an extension is associated with the Hierarchical Data Format format. HDF files are supported by Linux, Mac OS, Windows operating systems. The HDF file is one of the Data Files files, just like 1326 of the other files found in our file information database.

A program that can open the HDF file is e.g. HDFView. This software was released by The HDF Group. However, you can also use other applications, e.g. GDAL, FME Desktop, IGOR Pro, HDF Explorer.

MIME Types
  • application/x-HDF

Programs, that can open .HDF files

The HDF Group
HDF
Windows
MathWorks, Inc.
MATLAB
Cross-platform
Windows
Windows
The HDF Group
HDFView
Windows
Safe Software Inc.
FME Desktop
Windows
Windows
Mac OS
The HDF Group
HDFView
Mac OS
The HDF Group
HDFView
Linux
Linux

How to open a .HDF file?

If you have problems opening the file HDF, 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 HDF file format with the installed program. If not, right click on your HDF file and select from the menu "Open with" . Then select the installed program and confirm the operation. Now all HDF files should automatically open with the selected program.

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