I cannot open a EDF file. What should I do? Help!
Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with EDF files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening EDF will be resolved!
EDF File Extension
- File type ESRF Data Format
- File developer European Synchrotron Radiation Facility
- File category Data Files
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What is a(n) EDF file?
The EDF extension was developed by the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility and mainly serves various research programs. EDF files store image sets as well as binary and text data with headers.
How to open EDF file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with EDF extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.
Step 1. Download and install application that supports EDF files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open EDF files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support EDF files
Step 2. Verify whether EDF files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports EDF files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with EDF files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support EDF files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open EDF files with the selected program.
Changing EDF file association in registry
File association for EDF files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.
Step 3. Check EDF file for other errors
- EDF file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening EDF files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected EDF file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For EDF files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.
