HDF files allow pointing out dependencies and complicated data relations. They are very flexible and powerful formats. HDF files use two common versions – HDF4 and HDF5. Each version has software libraries with functions to analyze and manipulate HDF file data. Many programs can open HDF files. One is GDAL – The Geospatial Data Abstraction Library.
HDF extension files belong to Developer Files category. You can open them on Windows, Mac and Linux. Most popular programs are HDF, MATLAB, and HDFView. We explain what HDF files are and what software opens them.
HDF file extension is for Hierarchical Data Format files. HDF files may be used by programs on Linux, Mac and Windows. Along with 1326 other formats, HDF belongs to Data Files category. Users should use FME Desktop software for managing HDF files.
HDF extension was developed for HDF application by The HDF Group. GDAL, FME Desktop, HDFView, IGOR Pro open HDF files. Their structure is typical of Data Files. Different HDF file types exist on various systems, totaling 1326.
Hierarchical Data Format (HDF4, HDF5) store and organize large data. Developed at U.S. National Center for Supercomputing Applications, HDF is supported by The HDF Group. Their mission is ensuring HDF5 development and data accessibility.
Associating HDF extension to software in Windows Registry is difficult. Many files contain only simple text. We explain what HDF files are and how to open, view or convert them.
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