GRIB

Basic information about GRIB file

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

There are 1 file types using the GRIB file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the GRIB file with their brief description and a list of programs that support GRIB file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the GRIB file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the GRIB file?
How to open a GRIB file?
What programs do I need to open a GRIB file?
What programs help to create and edit a GRIB file?
How to convert GRIB files to another file format?
How to convert another files to GRIB file format?

1.Detail information about GRIB file extension: Gridded Binary File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert GRIB files
File type	Gridded Binary File	Category	Data Files
Developer	World Meteorological Organization	File format	Binary
Description	GRIB file is a Gridded Binary File developed by World Meteorological Organization. Format used to store and transfer meteorological data between computer systems; more commonly seen with the .GRB extension.
Windows	GrADS OCENS GRIB Explorer Ugrib
macOS	GrADS MacENC

Can't open a GRIB 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.GRIB”。

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 GRIB extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the GRIB 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.