Properties of SER Files and How to Open a File with .ser Extension

SER files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Astronomical Capture Video File

General Information

Title	SER File Extension
Extension	.ser
Full Form	SERialised File
File Type	Video File
Developer	Unknown
MIME Type	application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function	Store video
Additional Functions	High-resolution, uncompressed
Features	Monochrome, Color

File Characteristics

Quality	High
Supports Layers	No
Supports Transparency	No
Editable	Yes

Use Cases

Astrophotography	Yes
Planetary Imaging	Yes
Scientific Analysis	Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks	Low
Best Practices	Regular backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release	Unknown
Latest Version	Vary by software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions

.avi, .fits

Software Compatibility

Software	Usage Policy	OS Compatibility
FireCapture	Free	Windows, Linux
SharpCap	Free, Paid	Windows
Pipp	Free	Windows

Type 2: GeneMapper Project File

SER files opened by programs like SER Player, FireCapture, ImagesPlus, RegiStax, SER-Reader, and PIPP. First versions only support monochrome images. Version 3 supports color images. Open 400+ formats...

Programs open SER files. GeneMapper format created by Applied Biosystems. Compatible Windows software analyzes files. SER data files categorized into 1326 formats. Popular software supporting SER is GeneMapper. Website has software details and formats.

Programs supporting SER files listed. SER extensions used by Applied Biosystems systems. Stores sequencer results analyzed by GeneMapper. Failed access commonly due to missing or wrong application. Corrupt files also cause issues. Scan system to determine problem.

SER stores and analyzes genetics data. Mainly GeneMapper Software. Enables exploring variations in exon and non-exon regions. With other applications, extracts and displays sequences. Enables storage and analysis from genomics tools. Has header, data and trailer.

1326 files different types with SER extension on systems. Format originally for GeneMapper by Applied Biosystems. Likely from GeneMapper program.

1. SER File Opener
2. SER File Converter
3. SER File Viewer
4. SER File Editor

SER File Tools. SER Editor. SER Converter.

SER Java Serialized Object. Designed with few dependencies. Other types may use .ser extension. If helpful SER information, write us! Filename extension misspelled?

Double-click opens default supporter. If not, install GeneMapper and associate manually. Download and install GeneMapper if no supporter. Applications supporting SER listed to download safely.

Thermo Fisher Scientific developed SER, known as GeneMapper Project File, for GeneMapper software. Popular in China, mostly Windows 10 and Chrome.

GeneMapper by Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. Top languages Chinese. Top browsers Chrome.

Yes desktop friendly. Yes mobile friendly. Most popular in China. Top operating system Windows 10.