DAT file extension
DAT file could be opened by special software. There are 11 file's types and each of them could be opened by different software. Download recommended software to open desired file format.
How to open DAT file
DAT file format is an extension for storing raw data of any type (from ordinary binary values to an encrypted code of malware). A file with this format can be created by most programs.
Extension features
A DAT file does not have an icon; when you try to run the file, the operating system will offer you to select an application to open the document.
In Windows, users often encounter DAT files that periodically appear on the desktop or in "My Documents." Documents named WinMail.dat or MailExchange.dat are objects created by mail clients and instant messengers installed on the PC. They store the history of correspondence, attached files and data about the user's contacts.
How to open DAT
The user cannot open an object with the DAT extension manually. The file contents can be viewed in a text editor or using the program in which it was created. You can use the standard Windows Notepad, Notepad++, or any other text editor
Most likely, the DAT file contents are encrypted, so the user will not be able to understand what the file does. You can view the object function in the program that generated it.
If you do not know which program generated the DAT file, try to open the document using the following applications:
- Microsoft Word;
- Instant Messenger;
- Google Chrome;
- Mozilla Firefox;
- Opera;
- AVG Antivirus (or any other antivirus installed);
- Winmail Opener;
- MS Exchange.
We also recommend paying attention to the file size. It is most likely that an object weighing hundreds of megabytes opens via video editor. Size of 5-15 megabytes indicates an audio file, and everything below 5 MB are text documents.
- File type:
- Data File
- Category:
- Data files
This is a general data file that stores binary or text data generated by a specific program. Text files can be opened using any text editor.
How to open file with DAT extension?
- File type:
- Nonimmigrant Visa Application Data File
- Developer:
- U.S. Department of State
- Category:
- Data files
U.S. Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application (DS-160) process (available from the U.S. Department of State's Consular Electronic Application Center) application form data file which is created by the online application and stores such information as personal backgound data. The file is used to save and load the application via the online form filing process.
How to open file with DAT extension?
| U.S. Nonimmigrant Visa Application |
- File type:
- Piriform Key File
- Developer:
- Piriform
- Category:
- Data files
Piriform programs (CCleaner, Recuva, Defragger, and Speccy) key file that stores the registry key number which is referenced by the program in order to operate in the appropriate mode.
How to open file with DAT extension?
- File type:
- Porteus Save Container File
- Developer:
- Porteus Team
- Category:
- Data files
Porteus (portable Linux operating system) system save file which stores saved edits that have been made to the operating system like system preferences changes, saved bookmarks, downloaded files, and browser history.
How to open file with DAT extension?
- File type:
- Minecraft Data File
- Developer:
- Mojang Specifications
- Category:
- Game files
This format is used by Minecraft (popular multiplayer construction video game) for saving data about the game world, player inventory, position and world data. It also stores levels in old versions of the game. New versions DAT files are not supported by old versions of the game because of different formatting.
How to open file with DAT extension?
- File type:
- SimCity 4 Game Data File
- Developer:
- Electronic Arts
- Category:
- Game files
SimCity 4 video game package file format that stores various types of game data files, such as SC4MODEL, SC4LOT and SC4DESC files.
How to open file with DAT extension?
| DataGen | Electronic Arts SimCity 4 | iLive's Reader |
| Electronic Arts SimCity 4 |
- File type:
- Exchange E-mail Attachment
- Developer:
- Microsoft
- Category:
- Miscellaneous files
"Winmail.dat" file may be seen in the email attachment. It stores formatting data for RTF messages that were sent from Microsoft Exchange server if a recipient's email client is not compatible with RTF messages.
How to open file with DAT extension?
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- File type:
- Inno Setup Uninstaller Data File
- Developer:
- Jordan Russel
- Category:
- Miscellaneous files
Inno Setup (software that is used to create Windows application installers and deinstallers) file which is usually stored in the application installation folder and stores information used to help Inno Setup to uninstall the application. This file has a related EXE file which uses the data from DAT file and is used to execute uninstallation process.
How to open file with DAT extension?
- File type:
- Piriform DAT File
- Developer:
- Piriform
- Category:
- Miscellaneous files
This file is used by Piriform programs CCleaner, Speccy, Defragger, and Recuva. The file stores data used by one of the programs in order to run in portable mode. DAT file tells the program that it should be executed in portable mode and store its parameters in "{program_name}.ini" file.
How to open file with DAT extension?
- File type:
- Windows Registry Hive File
- Developer:
- Microsoft
- Category:
- System files
Microsoft Windows Registry file that stores such data as passwords, account preferences and file associations. It can be also a registry backup file named "SCHEMA.DAT".
How to open file with DAT extension?
- File type:
- VCD Video File
- Category:
- Video files
Video CDs (VCD) MPEG2 format video file with video data that can be played from the VCD.