.GRIB File Extension

Gridded Binary

GRIB files store meteorological data. They pack data efficiently in binary format. Often GRIB files get concatenated. Usually GRIB files use extensions like .grib, .grb or .gb. There are two coding st...

General Information

Title GRIB File Extension
Extension .grib, .grb, .grib2
Full Form Gridded Binary
File Type Binary Data File
Developer World Meteorological Organization
MIME Type application/x-grib

File Function

Primary Function Store meteorological data
Additional Functions Store geospatial data
Features Multi-dimensional, Standardized

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Specialized software

Use Cases

Weather Forecasting Yes
Climate Research Yes
Environmental Modeling Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Data verification

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Late 1980s
Latest Version GRIB2

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .nc, .hdf, .bin

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Panoply Free Windows, Mac, Linux
wgrib2 Free Unix-based
GRIB API Free Windows, Mac, Linux