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Basic information about EMBL file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension EMBL（*.EMBL or *.embl）, 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 EMBL file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the EMBL file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the EMBL file with their brief description and a list of programs that support EMBL file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the EMBL file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the EMBL file?
  • How to open a EMBL file?
  • What programs do I need to open a EMBL file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a EMBL file?
  • How to convert EMBL files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to EMBL file format?


1.Detail information about EMBL file extension: EMBL Sequence Data File

File type EMBL Sequence Data File Category Data Files
Developer European Molecular Biology Laboratory File format Text
Description EMBL file is a EMBL Sequence Data File developed by European Molecular Biology Laboratory. DNA and protein sequence file format used by a variety of DNA sequence programs; contains sequence data, along with information about the sequence, such as the name, type, and description; can store multiple sequences.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert EMBL files

Windows		 DNASTAR Lasergene
GeneStudio SeqVerter

macOS		 DNASTAR Lasergene

Linux		 DNASTAR Lasergene



Can't open a EMBL 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.EMBL”。

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 EMBL extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support EMBL 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 EMBL 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 EMBL file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a EMBL 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 EMBL file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the EMBL 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.