DATA

Basic information about DATA file

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

There are 9 file types using the DATA file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DATA file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DATA file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DATA file extension. It answers questions such as:

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

1.Detail information about DATA file extension: Generally Data File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DATA files
File type	Generally Data File	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	DATA file is a Generally Data File. The data file extension is used for data files at Linux/Unix/macOS (OS X) operating systems. Used by various applications. .data files often contain various data for internal purposes of applications, it cannot be opened.
Windows	WOW!
macOS	macOS Mac OS X
Linux	Unix Linux operating systems

2.Detail information about DATA file extension: Analysis Studio Offline Data File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DATA files
File type	Analysis Studio Offline Data File	Category	Data Files
Developer	Appricon	File format	Text
Description	DATA file is a Analysis Studio Offline Data File developed by Appricon.
Windows	Appricon Analysis Studio Microsoft Excel 2016

3.Detail information about DATA file extension: SAM Data File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DATA files
File type	SAM Data File	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	DATA file is a SAM Data File.
Linux	Sequence Alignment and Modeling system

4.Detail information about DATA file extension: Arena Wars Game Data Archive

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DATA files
File type	Arena Wars Game Data Archive	Category	Game Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	DATA file is a Arena Wars Game Data Archive.
Windows	Dragon UnPACKer Arena Wars

5.Detail information about DATA file extension: CoreFSIF Database File

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

6.Detail information about DATA file extension: Adobe Soundbooth Data File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DATA files
File type	Adobe Soundbooth Data File	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	DATA file is a Adobe Soundbooth Data File.
Windows	Adobe Soundbooth Adobe Creative Suite
macOS	Adobe Soundbooth for Mac Adobe Creative Suite for Mac

7.Detail information about DATA file extension: NASA VIR Validator Instruments Status File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DATA files
File type	NASA VIR Validator Instruments Status File	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	DATA file is a NASA VIR Validator Instruments Status File.

8.Detail information about DATA file extension: Acronis True Image Continuous Data Protection Backup File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DATA files
File type	Acronis True Image Continuous Data Protection Backup File	Category	Backup Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	DATA file is a Acronis True Image Continuous Data Protection Backup File.
Windows	Acronis True Image
macOS	Acronis True Image for Mac

9.Detail information about DATA file extension: Apple Photos Data

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DATA files
File type	Apple Photos Data	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	DATA file is a Apple Photos Data.
macOS	Apple Photos iPhoto

Can't open a DATA 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.DATA”。

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 DATA extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the DATA 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.