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How to open HDF4 files on your device

If an error occurs when you try to open HDF4 file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate HDF4 files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.

  1. 1. HDF4 File Extension
  2. 2. How to open HDF4 file?
    1. 2.1 Install a program that supports HDF4 files
      1. 2.1.1 Programs that can open HDF4 files
    2. 2.2 Associate given software with HDF4 files
    3. 2.3 Check whether no other errors related to HDF4 files occur
  3. 3. Similar file extensions

HDF4 File Extension

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  • File type HDF4
  • File developer The HDF Group
  • File category Misc Files
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How to open HDF4 file?

There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .HDF4 files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.

Step 1. Install a program that supports HDF4 files

In order to open HDF4 file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with HDF4 extension.

Programs that can open HDF4 files

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Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, HDF4 files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.

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Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on HDF4 files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to HDF4 files.

Step 2. Associate given software with HDF4 files

A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting HDF4 files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with HDF4 files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open HDF4 files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open HDF4 files.

When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the HDF4 file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:

  1. File with HDF4 extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
  2. File data is corrupted
  3. Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the HDF4 file is stored
  4. File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the HDF4 file was saved and then deleted
  5. User account is not privileged to perform operations on HDF4 files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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