File Extension Library


.BED File Extension

  • Developer by: UCSC
  • Category: Data Files
  • Format: Text

What are .BED files and how to open them?

Can't open .BED 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 .BED file.

What is a .BED file extension?

.BED file extension is created by UCSC. .BED has been classified as Data Files. The format of .BED file is Text.

.BED is UCSC BED Annotation Track File

Tab-delimited text file that stores genome annotation track data in the UCSC (University of California, Santa Cruz) BED format; used in human and animal bioinformatics research; can be uploaded and processed on the UCSC Genome Browser webpage.

List of all softwares that can open the UCSC BED Annotation Track File
Windows
Integrated Genome Browser
Mac
Integrated Genome Browser
Linux
Integrated Genome Browser
Web
UCSC Genome Browser

How to fix problems with .BED files

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