NB File Type
- The quick factsWhat are NB files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a NB file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.
What is a NB file?
NB files have multiple uses, and Mathematica Notebook is one of them.
Mathematica Notebook
NB stands for notebook, and these files are notebook files. Mathematica is an application created to support users, especially students and scientists, in scientific and mathematical computations and analysis.
Matematica allows users to view an interactive document, the results of the computation and analysis process. An interactive document usually consists of interactive user interface elements, pictures, text and its values, sounds and audio, and various functions. These interactive documents are also saved in .nb file format.
Notebook files are very similar to spreadsheets regarding their columns and rows.
How to open NB files
We have identified one NB opener that is compatible with this specific type of NB file.
Programs that open Mathematica Notebook files
![]() | Mathematica | Verified |
Last updated: March 24, 2022
More file formats using the NB extension
Through our research of NB files, we know that the following formats exist. However, we have not yet analyzed them in detail.
- WordPerfect Notebook
Various apps that use files with this extension
These apps are known to open certain types of NB files. Remember, different programs may use NB files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
![]() | Wolfram CDF Player | User submitted |
![]() | NetBlanket | User submitted |
![]() | Nota Bene | User submitted |
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