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Basic information about TAB file

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

There are 13 file types using the TAB file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the TAB file with their brief description and a list of programs that support TAB file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the TAB file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the TAB file?
  • How to open a TAB file?
  • What programs do I need to open a TAB file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a TAB file?
  • How to convert TAB files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to TAB file format?


1.Detail information about TAB file extension: 3D Top And Bottom Movie

File type 3D Top And Bottom Movie Category Video Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description TAB file is a 3D Top And Bottom Movie. The tab file extension is associated with 3D effect used to visualize 3D movies known as Top and Bottom (TAB).

The TAB seems to be shortcut, videos are stored in standard video formats like flv, mp4, mkv etc.

Various Top and Bottom (TAB) videos are available for example on popular video sharing services, like Youtube, Vimeo etc.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert TAB files

Windows		 VLC media player

macOS		 VLC media player for Mac

Linux		 VLC media player for Linux


2.Detail information about TAB file extension: Typinator Set File

File type Typinator Set File Category Data Files
Developer Ergonis Software File format Text
Description TAB file is a Typinator Set File developed by Ergonis Software.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert TAB files

macOS
 Ergonis Software Typinator


3.Detail information about TAB file extension: MapInfo TAB File

File type MapInfo TAB File Category GIS Files
Developer Pitney Bowes Software File format Text
Description TAB file is a MapInfo TAB File developed by Pitney Bowes Software.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert TAB files

Windows		 Pitney Bowes MapInfo
ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop
Golden Software Surfer
Golden Software Didger
GDAL
ArcGIS Desktop


4.Detail information about TAB file extension: Guitar Tablature File

File type Guitar Tablature File Category Text Files
Developer N/A File format Text
Description TAB file is a Guitar Tablature File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert TAB files

Windows		 Any text editor

macOS
 Any text editor


5.Detail information about TAB file extension: Tab Separated Data File

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

Windows		 Microsoft Excel 2016
Any text editor

macOS
 Microsoft Excel 2016


6.Detail information about TAB file extension: Microsoft SQL Table Script File

File type Microsoft SQL Table Script File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description TAB file is a Microsoft SQL Table Script File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert TAB files

Windows		 Microsoft SQL Server


7.Detail information about TAB file extension: GPS Pathfinder Office Station Or Session Table

File type GPS Pathfinder Office Station Or Session Table Category GIS Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description TAB file is a GPS Pathfinder Office Station Or Session Table.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert TAB files

Windows		 GPS Pathfinder Office


8.Detail information about TAB file extension: Lotus Notes Full Text Index File

File type Lotus Notes Full Text Index File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description TAB file is a Lotus Notes Full Text Index File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert TAB files

Windows		 IBM Notes (Lotus Notes)


9.Detail information about TAB file extension: ThinBASIC Adventure Builder Adventure Data File

File type ThinBASIC Adventure Builder Adventure Data File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description TAB file is a ThinBASIC Adventure Builder Adventure Data File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert TAB files


10.Detail information about TAB file extension: Autodesk TR-55 Tabular Hydrograph

File type Autodesk TR-55 Tabular Hydrograph Category 3D Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description TAB file is a Autodesk TR-55 Tabular Hydrograph.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert TAB files


11.Detail information about TAB file extension: WAsP Observed Wind Climate

File type WAsP Observed Wind Climate Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description TAB file is a WAsP Observed Wind Climate.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert TAB files

Windows		 WAsP


12.Detail information about TAB file extension: Avalanche Studios Game File

File type Avalanche Studios Game File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description TAB file is a Avalanche Studios Game File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert TAB files

Windows		 Just Cause 2
ArchiveViewer


13.Detail information about TAB file extension: UFO: Enemy Unknown Game Data

File type UFO: Enemy Unknown Game Data Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description TAB file is a UFO: Enemy Unknown Game Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert TAB files



How to convert TAB files to another file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for TAB files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve TAB to another files conversion, you may use the option.

TAB to ACCDB TAB to ADF TAB to KML


How to convert another files to TAB file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for another files to TAB file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to TAB conversion, you may use the option.

ACCDB to TAB TXT to TAB


Can't open a TAB 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.TAB”。

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 TAB extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the TAB 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.