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.FASTQ File Extension

  • Developer by: Sublime HQ Pty Ltd
  • Category: Various data Files

What are .FASTQ files and how to open them?

Can't open .FASTQ 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 .FASTQ file.

What is a .FASTQ file extension?

.FASTQ file extension is created by Sublime HQ Pty Ltd. .FASTQ has been classified as Various data Files.

.FASTQ is FASTQ format

The fastq file extension is associated with the FASTQ, a text-based format for storing both a biological sequence (usually nucleotide sequence) and its corresponding quality scores, developed by Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute.


How to open:

You can use any text editor to view content of FASTQ files.

How to convert:

Due the variability and uncertainty of this file type group, there is no general information available, about how to convert this various data file format. However most files with extension from this group are usually not in formats, which can be converted. If there are associated applications or programs listed below the extension description, you can always try to check their website for additional informations on their forums or other type of customer support.

How to fix problems with .FASTQ files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .FASTQ files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .FASTQ file format
  2. You need to check the .FASTQ 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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