How to open DAQ files
Did your computer fail to open a DAQ file? We explain what DAQ files are and recommend software that we know can open or convert your DAQ files.
What is a DAQ file?
The DAQ file extension indicates to your device which app can open the file. However, different programs may use the DAQ file type for different types of data.
While we do not yet describe the DAQ file format and its common uses, we do know which programs are known to open these files, as we receive dozens of suggestions from users like yourself every day about specific file types and which programs they use to open them.
We are continually working on adding more file type descriptions to the site, so if you have information about DAQ files that you think will help others, please use the Update Info link below to submit it to us - we'd love to hear from you!
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Various DAQ openers
These apps are known to open certain types of DAQ files. Since many different programs may use DAQ files for different purposes, you may need to try a few of the apps to open your specific DAQ file.
![]() | MSD ReView | User submitted |
![]() | DaqView | User submitted |
![]() | AEMdata | User submitted |
![]() | DAQ32 Plus Historical Viewer | User submitted |
![]() | OrangeCD Suite | User submitted |
![]() | DAQCreator Application | User submitted |
Try a universal file viewer
Try a universal file viewer like Free File Viewer. It can open over 200 different types of files - and most likely yours too. Download Free File Viewer here.