.DNA File Extension

DNA files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: SnapGene DNA File

The DNA data file is related to SnapGene. SnapGene is a molecular biology software developed by GSL Biotech for in silico gene analysis, molecular cloning, and PCR. For more information about the DNA ...

General Information

Title DNA File Extension
Extension .dna
Full Form SnapGene DNA File
File Type Molecular Biology File
Developer GSL Biotech
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store DNA sequences
Additional Functions Annotate features, Visualize sequences
Features Editable, Visual representation

File Characteristics

Quality High accuracy
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Molecular Biology Yes
Genetic Engineering Yes
Research Yes
Education Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular updates, Data backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Not specified
Latest Version Varies by software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .gb, .gp, .gbk, .fas

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
SnapGene Viewer Free Windows, Mac, Linux
SnapGene Paid, Trial available Windows, Mac

Type 2: CA Backup and Migration Backup File

General Information

Title DNA File Extension
Extension .dna
Full Form CA Backup and Migration Backup File
File Type Backup File
Developer CA Technologies
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store backup
Additional Functions Facilitate migration
Features Data encapsulation, Portable

File Characteristics

Quality Binary, Proprietary
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Data Backup Yes
System Migration Yes
Disaster Recovery Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized access
Best Practices Access control, Encryption

Historical/Version Information

Associated Software CA ARCserve

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .bkf, .gho, .tib

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
CA ARCserve Backup Paid Windows

Type 3: GenePool DNA File

General Information

Title DNA File Extension
Extension .dna
Full Form GenePool DNA File
File Type Genetic Data File
Developer Ventrella
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store genetic data
Additional Functions Simulate evolution

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With software

Use Cases

Educational Simulations Yes
Genetic Research Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Data validation, Backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Update Ongoing updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ged, .fasta, .vcf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
GenePool Free Windows, Mac