File Extension Library


.EMBL File Extension

  • Developer by: European Molecular Biology Laboratory
  • Category: Data Files
  • Format: Text

What are .EMBL files and how to open them?

Can't open .EMBL 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 .EMBL file.

What is a .EMBL file extension?

.EMBL file extension is created by European Molecular Biology Laboratory. .EMBL has been classified as Data Files. The format of .EMBL file is Text.

.EMBL is EMBL Sequence Data File

DNA and protein sequence file format used by a variety of DNA sequence programs; contains sequence data, along with information about the sequence, such as the name, type, and description; can store multiple sequences.

EMBL files consist of individual sequence entries. The entries are made up of lines that contain different kinds of information. These lines can be identified by the first two letters of the line, such as "ID" for the sequence name and type, "SQ" for sequence data, and "DE" for the sequence description. The end of each sequence is marked by "//".

List of all softwares that can open the EMBL Sequence Data File
Windows
DNASTAR Lasergene
GeneStudio SeqVerter
Mac
DNASTAR Lasergene
Linux
DNASTAR Lasergene

How to fix problems with .EMBL files

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