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.GAL File Extension

  • Developer by: Molecular Devices
  • Category: Data Files
  • Format: Text

What are .GAL files and how to open them?

Can't open .GAL 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 .GAL file.

What is a .GAL file extension?

.GAL file extension is created by Molecular Devices. .GAL has been classified as Data Files. The format of .GAL file is Text.

.GAL is GenePix Array List File

Biological data file created in the GenePix Array List (GAL) format; contains the names and locations (sector, row, and column) of "features" on a on a microarray slide; used for capturing flourescent spots on microarrays in biological experiments and can be used for quantitative analysis.

GAL files use the tab-delimited, plain text format specified in the Axon Text Format (.ATF files). They are often generated from Microsoft Excel spreadsheets by exporting the spreadsheet to a tab-delimited text file and then renaming the file extension to ".gal."

List of all softwares that can open the GenePix Array List File
Windows
Molecular Devices GenePix Pro Software
Microsoft Excel 2016

How to fix problems with .GAL files

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