TDMS

Basic information about TDMS file

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

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

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

1.Detail information about TDMS file extension: Technical Data Management Streaming File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert TDMS files
File type	Technical Data Management Streaming File	Category
Developer	National Instruments	File format	Binary
Description	TDMS file is a Technical Data Management Streaming File developed by National Instruments. A TDMS file is a data file saved in the National Instruments (NI) Technical Data Management Streaming (TDMS) format. It contains simulation or measurement data recorded by National Instruments software, such as LabVIEW and DIAdem. TDMS files also store descriptive information, which includes the procedure, test fixture, sensor information, and author.
Windows	National Instruments LabVIEW National Instruments DIAdem The MathWorks MATLAB Apache OpenOffice
macOS	National Instruments LabVIEW The MathWorks MATLAB Apache OpenOffice
Linux	National Instruments LabVIEW The MathWorks MATLAB Apache OpenOffice

Can't open a TDMS 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.TDMS”。

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 TDMS extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the TDMS 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.