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.BCL File Extension

  • Developer by: Illumina
  • Category: Data Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .BCL files and how to open them?

Can't open .BCL file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .BCL file.

What is a .BCL file extension?

.BCL file extension is created by Illumina. .BCL has been classified as Data Files. The format of .BCL file is Binary.

.BCL is Illumina Base Call File

File generated by Illumina DNA sequencing instruments, including HiSeq and MiSeq; saves base call and quality score information for each cycle that was processed; can be analyzed using CASAVA and converted to the QSEC format with Illumina BCL Converter.

List of all softwares that can open the Illumina Base Call File
Windows
Illumina CASAVA
Illumina BCL2FASTQ Conversion Software

How to fix problems with .BCL files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .BCL files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .BCL file format
  2. You need to check the .BCL file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)
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