.GFAR File Extension

Genome Feature and Annotation Repository File

The gfar file stores a project archive similar to a JAR archive. The .gfar extension is used for Greenfoot JAVA archive files. Use Greenfoot to open .gfar files. The files likely cannot convert to oth...

General Information

Title GFAR File Extension
Extension .gfar
Full Form Genome Feature and Annotation Repository File
File Type Data File
Developer Not Specified
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store genomic information
Additional Functions Data interchange
Features Annotation storage, Genomic features

File Characteristics

Quality High accuracy
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Through software

Use Cases

Genomic Research Yes
Bioinformatics Yes
Data Analysis Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data privacy
Best Practices Access control, Data encryption

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Not Specified
Latest Version Not Specified

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .fasta, .gbk, .gff

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Gbrowse Free Web-based
Generic Model Organism Database Project Free Varies