HDF File Extension

HDF file extension is created by Developer, also known as Hierarchical Data Format File. HDF has been classified as Data Files. The format of this file type has not been determined yet. You can open HDF files in The HDF Group HDFView program.

Hierarchical Data Format File Type

What is a HDF File Type?

HDF4 and HDF5 are two commonly used versions of HDF5. Each includes software libraries that contain data analysis and manipulation functions in the HDF files.

The HDF maintains a list of programs that can read and process HDF files. One open source option is GDAL - The Geospatial Data Abstraction Library.

Free online HDF Tools & Apps

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

HDF Converter

Open HDF

Edit HDF

Compare HDF Files

Merge HDF Files

Split HDF Files

HDF Metadata Viewer

HDF Files Common Issues

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

Can't Open HDF Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Hierarchical Data Format File on your system such as The HDF Group HDFView.
2. Associate default The Hdf Group Hdfview The HDF Group HDFView program for *.hdf (Hierarchical Data Format File) files.
   
   

   Associate HDF Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.HDF (e.g example.hdf) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click The Hdf Group Hdfview The HDF Group HDFView program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .hdf files.
   
   

   Associate HDF Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.HDF (e.g example.hdf) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click The Hdf Group Hdfview The HDF Group HDFView 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 .The HDF Group HDFView extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related HDF File Extensions

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

All Platform Software Programs for HDF File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the HDF 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 HDF File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Safe Software FME Desktop 2014 for Windows	Commercial	Safe Software
	GDAL 1 for Windows	Open Source	GDAL
	Golden Software Surfer 13 for Windows	Commercial	Golden Software
	Tecplot 360 2015 for Windows	Commercial	Tecplot 360
	The HDF Group HDFView 000 for Windows	Free	The HDF Group HDFView

Open HDF File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	GDAL 1 for MacOs	Open Source	GDAL
	Tecplot 360 2015 for MacOs	Commercial	Tecplot 360
	The HDF Group HDFView 000 for MacOs	Free	The HDF Group HDFView

Open HDF file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	GDAL 1 for Linux	Open Source	GDAL
	Tecplot 360 2015 for Linux	Commercial	Tecplot 360
	The HDF Group HDFView 000 for Linux	Free	The HDF Group HDFView

Open HDF file on Web

Open HDF file on iOS

Open HDF file on Android

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.
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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 HDF - Hierarchical Data Format File

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