.DBL File Extension

Double Precision Floating Point File

File name extensions define file types. A dot separates the file name from the extension. Extensions are three or four characters long. For example, in expenses.xlsx, expenses is the file name and xls...

General Information

Title .DBL File Extension
Extension .dbl
Full Form Double Precision Floating Point File
File Type Data File
Developer Various
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store numerical data
Additional Functions Data analysis, scientific computing
Features High precision, binary format

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable With software

Use Cases

Scientific Research Yes
Data Analysis Yes
Engineering Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data interception
Best Practices Encryption, secure transfer

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies
Latest Version Depends on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .bin, .dat, .csv

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
MATLAB Licensed Windows, Mac, Linux
Microsoft Visual Studio Free, Licensed Windows
Binary Data Editor N/A Varies