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AB1 File

What are AB1 files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening an AB1 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 AB1 files.

What is an AB1 file?

An .AB1 file is an ABIF - Applied Biosystems Inc. 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 AB1 files

We have identified two AB1 openers that are compatible with this specific type of AB1 file.

Programs that open ABIF - Applied Biosystems Inc. Format files

ChromasChromasVerified
FinchTVFinchTVDiscontinued

Last updated: September 9, 2023

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of AB1 files. Remember, different programs may use AB1 files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

BioEditBioEditUser submitted
Sequence ScannerSequence ScannerUser submitted
Adobe PhotoshopAdobe PhotoshopUser submitted
Sequencing AnalysisSequencing AnalysisUser submitted
SnapGene ViewerSnapGene ViewerUser submitted
Unipro UGENEUnipro UGENEUser submitted
CLC Main WorkbenchCLC Main WorkbenchUser submitted
DNADynamoDNADynamoUser submitted
TrevTrevUser submitted
DNA Baser AssemblerDNA Baser AssemblerUser submitted

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