Category Overview

Data File Extensions

Data file extensions are used by databases, applications, scientific tools, configuration systems, and structured datasets. Browse the formats below to identify a data file and find software that may read, import, edit, or export it.

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Category Guide

How to identify and use data file formats

Data files can be plain text, structured records, binary databases, caches, or application-specific resources. Avoid editing an unknown data file directly, keep a backup, and use the application that originally created it whenever possible.

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4 Data Extensions Available
.LAZ

LASzip Compressed LiDAR Data

The LAZ file format is a highly efficient, lossless compressed version of the industry-standard LAS format used for storing LiDAR (Ligh...

Data
.LDF

SQL Server Log File

An LDF file is a log file used by Microsoft SQL Server. It contains a record of all transactions and database changes made to a corresp...

Data
.LRC

LyRiCs File

An LRC file is a text-based file format specifically designed to synchronize song lyrics with an audio file, such as an MP3 or WAV. It...

Data
.LST

List File

A file with the LST extension is typically a plain text file that contains a list of information. Because it is saved in a standard tex...

Data