File Extension Library


.DNA File Extension

  • Developer by: GSL Biotech
  • Category: Data Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .DNA files and how to open them?

Can't open .DNA 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 .DNA file.

What is a .DNA file extension?

.DNA file extension is created by GSL Biotech. .DNA has been classified as Data Files. The format of .DNA file is Binary.

.DNA is SnapGene DNA File

Data file created by SnapGene, a molecular biology program used for analyzing DNA data; stores a DNA sequence and associated XML and binary metadata; also includes the author, a description, comments, and other written information.

DNA files are used for documenting, studying, and visualizing DNA sequences. SnapGene and the free SnapGene Viewer provide the ability to visualize the data in several different views for performing DNA analysis.

List of all softwares that can open the SnapGene DNA File
Windows
GSL Biotech SnapGene
GSL Biotech SnapGene Viewer
Genome Compiler
Mac
GSL Biotech SnapGene
GSL Biotech SnapGene Viewer
Genome Compiler
File Type 2 CA Backup and Migration Backup File
Developer by: Computer Associates Category: Backup Files Format: Binary

File created by CA Backup and Migration, a program used to backup a computer's "DNA"; contains network, printer, system, and application settings as well as files, folders, address books, and photos; used for backing up computer settings and transferring settings from one computer to another.

DNA files are self-extractable. When opened, they automatically migrate the backed up settings and files to the new computer.

File Type 3 GenePool DNA File
Developer by: Jeffrey Ventrella Category: Data Files Format: Text and Binary

Data file used by GenePool, an artificial life simulation game; contains the DNA for a creature that can be simulated with other creatures in a virtual experiment; sometimes used for competitions to see which player's custom creatures survive better than others when simulated together.

NOTE: DNA files are also used by Darwin Pond, the predecessor to GenePool. However, Darwin Pond DNA files use a plain text format while GenePool DNA files use binary formatting. The Darwin Pond DNA files contain a fixed list of parameters separated by line breaks, and each file has the same file size.

List of all softwares that can open the GenePool DNA File
Windows
GenePool
Rocket Science Games Darwin Pond

How to fix problems with .DNA files

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