EDF files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Edificius Project
General Information
| Title | EDF File Extension |
| Extension | .edf |
| Full Form | Edificius Project File |
| File Type | Project File |
| Developer | ACCA software S.p.A. |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store project data |
| Additional Functions | 3D modeling, BIM |
| Features | 3D view, BIM data |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High precision |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | Yes |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Architecture | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes |
| Construction | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | File corruption |
| Best Practices | Regular backup, versioning |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Information not readily available |
| Latest Version | Information not readily available |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .dwg, .dxf, .ifc |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Edificius |
Subscription | Windows |
Type 2: ESRF Data File
The EDF file extension stands for ESRF data format. EDF is defined by the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility. EDF is used for small-angle scattering data. EDF is a container for text and binary d...
General Information
| Title | EDF File Extension |
| Extension | .edf |
| Full Form | European Data Format File |
| File Type | Data File |
| Developer | European Data Format Consortium |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store data |
| Additional Functions | Clinical, research data |
| Features | Interoperable, Multichannel |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High accuracy |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Medical Research | Yes |
| Sleep Studies | Yes |
| Biomedical Signal | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Unencrypted data |
| Best Practices | Data anonymization |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1992 |
| Latest Update | EDF+ (2003) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .bdf, .rec |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| EDFbrowser |
Free | Windows, Linux, Mac |
| Polyman |
Free | Windows |
| SigViewer |
Free | Windows, Linux, Mac |
Type 3: Estimator Data File
An EDF file contains financial estimates created with Dunstad Estimator software. The data is in a comma-delimited format called Estimator Data Format (EDF). You can open EDF files in Windows with Dun...
General Information
| Title | EDF File Extension |
| Extension | .edf |
| Full Form | Estimator Data File |
| File Type | Data File |
| Developer | Sage Software |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store project estimates |
| Additional Functions | Data export, import |
| Features | Structured data, Cost calculations |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High accuracy |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes, with software |
Use Cases
| Construction Estimating | Yes |
| Project Management | Yes |
| Cost Analysis | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Unauthorized access |
| Best Practices | Access controls, backups |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Date unknown |
| Latest Version | As per Sage Estimating updates |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .xls, .xlsx, .csv |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Sage Estimating |
Licensed | Windows |