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ABF File

What are ABF files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening an ABF file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your ABF files.

What is an ABF file?

An .ABF file is an Altair Binary Format file.

We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

How to open ABF files

Important: Different programs may use files with the ABF file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your ABF file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested eight different ABF openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: January 3, 2024

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of ABF files. Remember, different programs may use ABF files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

ATLUS REALATLUS REALUser submitted
ClampfitClampfitUser submitted
SnapGene ViewerSnapGene ViewerUser submitted
RETAS!PRO Infinity PaintManRETAS!PRO Infinity PaintManUser submitted
SnapGeneSnapGeneUser submitted
Eisoo AnyBackup Standard EditionEisoo AnyBackup Standard EditionUser submitted
qubqubUser submitted
RETAS!LITE Debut PaintMan LITERETAS!LITE Debut PaintMan LITEUser submitted

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