FASTA File Extension

FASTA file extension is created by Developer, also known as FASTA Sequence File. FASTA has been classified as Data Files. You can open and render the contents of this file in a Text Editor. You can open FASTA files in EMBOSS abiview program.

FASTA Sequence File Type

FASTA Sequence File Type

Extension	.fasta
Developer	Not Available
Popularity	Very Common Common Average Uncommon Rare 5.0 (472 Votes) Thank you for voting!Already voted, thanks!
Mime Type	mime-type/not.available
Default Program	EMBOSS abiview
Category	Data Files
Format	Text
Updated	12/1/2024

What is a FASTA File Type?

Often FASTA files start with a d'line; in-head, which may contain comments or d' other information. Sequential data is contained in the rest of the file. Each sequence begins with a symbol followed by the name of the sequence. The rest describes the sequence and the other lines contain the sequence it-itself.

Free online FASTA Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .FASTA (FASTA Sequence File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to FASTA, merge, split and compare the FASTA files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

FASTA Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the FASTA Sequence File .FASTA File Extensions while opening the .FASTA files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open FASTA Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for FASTA Sequence File on your system such as EMBOSS abiview.
2. Associate default Emboss Abiview EMBOSS abiview program for *.fasta (FASTA Sequence File) files.
   
   

   Associate FASTA Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.FASTA (e.g example.fasta) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Emboss Abiview EMBOSS abiview program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .fasta files.
   
   

   Associate FASTA Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.FASTA (e.g example.fasta) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Emboss Abiview EMBOSS abiview program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .EMBOSS abiview extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related FASTA File Extensions

FASTA default file extension is .FASTA and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for FASTA File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the FASTA files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open FASTA File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Heracle BioSoft DNA Baser 4 for Windows	Commercial	Heracle BioSoft
	Genome Compiler 0.6 for Windows	Freeware	Genome Compiler
	Integrated Genome Browser 9 for Windows	Open Source	Integrated Genome Browser
	MEGA Team MEGA 6 for Windows	Freeware	MEGA Team
	GSL Biotech SnapGene 2 for Windows	Commercial	GSL Biotech
	Zinf 000 for Windows	Free	Zinf

Open FASTA File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Genome Compiler 0.6 for MacOs	Freeware	Genome Compiler
	Integrated Genome Browser 9 for MacOs	Open Source	Integrated Genome Browser
	MEGA Team MEGA 6 for MacOs	Freeware	MEGA Team
	GSL Biotech SnapGene 2 for MacOs	Commercial	GSL Biotech

Open FASTA file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	EMBOSS abiview 000 for Linux	Free	EMBOSS abiview
	Genome Compiler 0.6 for Linux	Freeware	Genome Compiler
	Integrated Genome Browser 9 for Linux	Open Source	Integrated Genome Browser
	GSL Biotech SnapGene 2 for Linux	Commercial	GSL Biotech
	Zinf 000 for Linux	Free	Zinf

Open FASTA file on Web

	Software	License	Developer

Open FASTA file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer

Open FASTA file on Android

	Software	License	Developer

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About FASTA - FASTA Sequence File

Updated 12/1/2024

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