ARFF

Basic information about ARFF file

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

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

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

1.Detail information about ARFF file extension: Attribute-Relation File Format

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ARFF files
File type	Attribute-Relation File Format	Category	Data Files
Developer	University of Waikato	File format	Text
Description	ARFF file is a Attribute-Relation File Format developed by University of Waikato. File used by Weka, a machine learning application; saved in the the Attribute Relation File Format (ARFF) and contains a header section with a list of types (numeric, nominal string, date) and a data section with the values.
Windows	Weka Any text editor
macOS	Weka Any text editor
Linux	Weka Any text editor

How to convert ARFF files to another file format?

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

ARFF to CSV

ARFF to EXCEL

ARFF to XLS

How to convert another files to ARFF file format?

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

CSV to ARFF

XLS to ARFF

XLSX to ARFF

Can't open a ARFF 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.ARFF”。

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 ARFF extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the ARFF 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.