File Extension Library


.DT1 File Extension

  • Developer by: National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
  • Category: GIS Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .DT1 files and how to open them?

Can't open .DT1 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 .DT1 file.

What is a .DT1 file extension?

.DT1 file extension is created by National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. .DT1 has been classified as GIS Files. The format of .DT1 file is Binary.

.DT1 is DTED Level 1 File

Digital Terrain Elevation Data (DTED) Level 1 file used by military GIS programs to display terrain elevation data; contains a grid of elevation points that are uniformly spaced; used as a standard data set for military programs that require terrain elevation, slope, and surface contour information.

DTED Level 0 .DT0 and Level 2 .DT2 files also capture terrain elevation data. Level 0 files have the lowest terrain granularity, and Level 2 files have the highest terrain granularity. Level 1 data is at a resolution of three arc seconds, or approximately 100 meters.

List of all softwares that can open the DTED Level 1 File
Windows
Safe Software FME Desktop
ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop
Pitney Bowes MapInfo
Blue Marble Geographics Global Mapper
TatukGIS Viewer

How to fix problems with .DT1 files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .DT1 files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .DT1 file format
  2. You need to check the .DT1 file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)