Tips to open HDF4 file
Can't open the HDF4 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HDF4 files as well as a list of programs that support HDF4 files.
HDF4 file extension
| File Name |
HDF4 |
| File Developer |
The HDF Group |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The HDF4 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HDF4 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HDF4 file on each system platform.
What is HDF4 file?
The file with the extension HDF4 is the Misc Files file type. It was designed by The HDF Group. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. HDF4 appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The HDFView application is recommended to open the file. It was released by The HDF Group.
How to open HDF4 file?
The most common problem when using HDF4 is that a specific HDF4 is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open HDF4, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the HDF4 file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install HDFView
The first step is to check if the computer has the HDFView program installed. This can be achieved by typing HDFView into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file HDF4 with HDFView. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open HDF4 files.
Programs to open HDF4 file
Remember to download programs supporting HDF4 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of HDFView with HDF4 files
If, despite the installed application, the HDF4 file does not start in the HDFView application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the HDF4 file with the HDFView program.
Step 3. Update HDFView to the latest version
If, despite the association of the HDFView program with the HDF4 file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the The HDF Group website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HDF4 file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the HDF4 file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file HDF4 or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected HDF4 files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the HDF4 files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged HDF4 files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting The HDF Group, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted HDF4 files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the HDF4 file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the HDF4 file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the HDF4 file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the HDF4 file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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