.SGY File Extension

SEG-Y Geophysical Data File

SGY is a file extension for SEG-Y Seismic Data Format files. To open an SGY file, double-click its icon. If you have the right software, the file should open. If not, associate the SGY extension with ...

General Information

Title SGY File Extension
Extension .sgy
Full Form SEG-Y Geophysical Data File
File Type Data File
Developer Society of Exploration Geophysicists
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store geophysical data
Additional Functions Seismic data interchange
Features Binary format, Variable-length records

File Characteristics

Quality High-resolution
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With specialized software

Use Cases

Oil and Gas Exploration Yes
Geological Research Yes
Seismic Data Analysis Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data corruption
Best Practices Regular backups, Consistent naming convention

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1975
Latest Revision SEG Y Rev 2 (2017)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .gpr, .dat, .segy

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
SeisImager Paid Windows
OpendTect Free, Commercial plugins Windows, Mac, Linux
IHS Kingdom Paid Windows