File Extension Library


.GRIB2 File Extension

  • Developer by: World Meteorological Organization
  • Category: Data Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .GRIB2 files and how to open them?

Can't open .GRIB2 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 .GRIB2 file.

What is a .GRIB2 file extension?

.GRIB2 file extension is created by World Meteorological Organization. .GRIB2 has been classified as Data Files. The format of .GRIB2 file is Binary.

.GRIB2 is GRIB2 Meteorological Data File

A GRIB2 file is a binary file saved in the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) format. It contains gridded meteorological data and is used by meterological centers to store and exchange gridded fields.

The GRIB2 format is an open standard used around the world to store and exchange meteorological data between computer systems. The format supercedes the GRIB format which uses the .GRB and .GRIB file extensions.

List of all softwares that can open the GRIB2 Meteorological Data File
Windows
GrADS
zyGrib
wgrib2
Mac
GrADS
zyGrib
wgrib2
Linux
GrADS
zyGrib
wgrib2

How to fix problems with .GRIB2 files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .GRIB2 files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .GRIB2 file format
  2. You need to check the .GRIB2 file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)