Avro Data File
General Information
| Title | AVRO File Extension |
| Extension | .avro |
| Full Form | Avro Data File |
| File Type | Serialized Data File |
| Developer | Apache Software Foundation |
| MIME Type | application/avro |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store data |
| Additional Functions | Compact serialization |
| Features | Schema-based, Binary format |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Schema enforcement |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | With tools |
Use Cases
| Data Serialization | Yes |
| Big Data | Yes |
| Data Exchange | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data exposure |
| Best Practices | Schema evolution, Data encryption |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2010 |
| Latest Version | Avro 1.11.0 (2022) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .json, .parquet, .orc |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Apache Avro Tools |
Free | Cross-platform |
| Apache Hadoop |
Free | Cross-platform |
| Apache NiFi |
Free | Cross-platform |