Data Files

An OLM file is a data file that is used by Microsoft Outlook for Mac users. The main work of the file is that it forms the software’s internal format for the storage of calendar dates, email messages, contacts, journals, and other user application data. One challenge that OLM files pose is that it can […]

Developed by Visual CertExam, its Visual CertExam Suite uses the VCE extension. These files contain exam projects created by the Visual CertExam Designer and Visual CertExam Manager. It is most useful in certification exams and includes a series of questions along with their possible answers.

Developed by ASPRS (American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing), the LAS extension refers to files in the LIDAR data-exchange file format. These are binary data files that were an answer to the proprietary LIDAR file format everyone was trying to develop. It was also an attempt to overcome some of the inherent issues with […]

Developed by Python, the NPY extension refers to a NumPy array file that it creates when it has the NumPy library installed. These files have the dtype and shape information which allows the user to reconstruct any array on his device. It also allows them to load or export any array files and edit them.

Developed by Microsoft, its Outlook Connector uses the NST file extension. These are files created for IBM Lotus Domino, which is an add-on that allows users to access Lotus Notus seamlessly via their Outlook accounts. These are similar to the OST extension and stores notes and additional data required for the users to access them […]

Developed by Microsoft, its Power BI Desktop, a software that creates reports and visualizations, uses the PBIX extension. These files are the default ones created by the program along with the PBIT templates. It is similar to the Office XML format and contains queries, settings, models, and any other information from the user.

Developed by Intuit, the Quicken software uses the QFX (Quicken Financial Exchange) extension. It is a proprietary format similar to the OFX format and is compatible with many banking and credit card institutions’ software. It contains information about account balances, transactions, and other requisite data and is downloadable via the Web Connect feature available in […]

Developed by Autodesk, its Revit, a BIM (Building Information Modelling) program, uses the RFA extension. It is a data file that can be loaded into a project created by the software and is based on a compilation of items known as ‘families.’ Revit is capable of hosting two kinds of files – system and families. […]

Developed by Intuit, it’s QuickBooks software uses the IIF extension for storing its financial data. The format is a generic data model similar to TSV files and is useful in exporting a range of data from the program. It is a tab-delimited format that most spreadsheets can import for further use.

Developed by The MathWorks, the MATLAB, a numerical computing environment, uses the MAT extension. It is a binary data container format and can store arrays, variables, functions, and similar expressions. Users can save several kinds of files under the MAT extension by selecting the appropriate Preferences. You can save 2D matrices, character arrays, structures, and […]