.NMEA File Extension

National Marine Electronics Association File

Files with the NMEA extension use a defined NMEA format. 85% of NMEA files belong to NMEA GPS log data. These plain text files can be viewed with text editors like Windows Editor, Nano, and TextEdit. ...

General Information

Title NMEA File Extension
Extension .nmea
Full Form National Marine Electronics Association File
File Type Text-based Data File
Developer National Marine Electronics Association
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store GPS data
Additional Functions Record navigational data, Track movement
Features Human-readable, ASCII text

File Characteristics

Quality Text-based
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Maritime Navigation Yes
Data Analysis Yes
Fleet Tracking Yes
Geolocation Projects Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Minimal
Best Practices Data validation, Encryption

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Latest Standard NMEA 0183 4.10 (2012)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .gpx, .log, .txt

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
GPS Utility Free, Paid versions Windows
Google Earth Free Windows, Mac, Linux
OpenCPN Free Windows, Mac, Linux, Android