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Basic information about EDF file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension EDF（*.EDF or *.edf）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the EDF file yourself.

There are 8 file types using the EDF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the EDF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support EDF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the EDF file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the EDF file?
  • How to open a EDF file?
  • What programs do I need to open a EDF file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a EDF file?
  • How to convert EDF files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to EDF file format?


1.Detail information about EDF file extension: ESRF Data File

File type ESRF Data File Category Data Files
Developer European Synchrotron Radiation Facility File format Binary
Description EDF file is a ESRF Data File developed by European Synchrotron Radiation Facility. ESRF data file (EDF) used as a container to store text and binary data; contains header information and associated binary data; commonly used in scientific research applications to store collections of images.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert EDF files

Windows		 SAXS Program Package
EDFExplorer


2.Detail information about EDF file extension: Edificius Project

File type Edificius Project Category CAD Files
Developer Acca Software File format N/A
Description EDF file is a Edificius Project developed by Acca Software.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert EDF files

Windows		 Acca Software Edificius


3.Detail information about EDF file extension: Estimator Data File

File type Estimator Data File Category Data Files
Developer Dunstad File format N/A
Description EDF file is a Estimator Data File developed by Dunstad.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert EDF files

Windows		 Dunstad Estimator


4.Detail information about EDF file extension: Drumbeat Component File

File type Drumbeat Component File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description EDF file is a Drumbeat Component File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert EDF files

macOS
 DrumBeat


5.Detail information about EDF file extension: RF Online Game Data

File type RF Online Game Data Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description EDF file is a RF Online Game Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert EDF files


6.Detail information about EDF file extension: EMemoPad Data File

File type EMemoPad Data File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description EDF file is a EMemoPad Data File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert EDF files


7.Detail information about EDF file extension: Workshare Synergy Document Change Management

File type Workshare Synergy Document Change Management Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description EDF file is a Workshare Synergy Document Change Management.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert EDF files

Windows		 Workshare Professional


8.Detail information about EDF file extension: Quartus II EDIF Input Data

File type Quartus II EDIF Input Data Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description EDF file is a Quartus II EDIF Input Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert EDF files



Can't open a EDF file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.EDF”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the EDF extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support EDF file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of EDF files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a EDF file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a EDF file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a EDF file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the EDF file is damaged.
  • Whether the EDF file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the EDF file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the EDF file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the EDF file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a EDF file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a EDF file.

If the EDF file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.