Tips to open HDF5 file
Can't open the HDF5 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HDF5 files as well as a list of programs that support HDF5 files.
HDF5 file extension
| File Name |
HDF5 |
| File Developer |
The HDF Group |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The HDF5 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HDF5 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HDF5 file on each system platform.
What is HDF5 file?
The HDF5 file has been categorized as Misc Files. It was designed by The HDF Group. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. HDF5 is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is HDFView. This was created by The HDF Group.
How to open HDF5 file?
The main problem with HDF5 is that the HDF5 file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that HDF5 files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the HDF5 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. To do this, enter the name HDFView into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support HDF5 files.
Programs to open HDF5 file
Remember to download programs supporting HDF5 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of HDFView with HDF5 files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the HDF5 file to open in the HDFView application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the HDF5 file with the HDFView application.
Step 3. Update HDFView to the latest version
If, however, after binding HDFView with HDF5 there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest 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 HDF5 file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to HDF5 files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the HDF5 file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected HDF5 files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the HDF5 file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged HDF5 files. You can restore the file from a backup or use The HDF Group help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file HDF5 except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the HDF5 file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the HDF5 file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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