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.IQMOL File Extension

  • Developer by: Andrew Gilbert
  • Category: Data Files

What are .IQMOL files and how to open them?

Can't open .IQMOL 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 .IQMOL file.

What is a .IQMOL file extension?

.IQMOL file extension is created by Andrew Gilbert. .IQMOL has been classified as Data Files.

.IQMOL is IQmol Archive

An IQMOL file is an archive created by IQmol, a molecule visualization program. It contains information about a molecule model, which includes 3D coordinates that specify the atoms and bonds that make up the structure of a molecule.

IQMOL file open in IQmol 2.9

To open an IQMOL using IQmol, select File → Open. To create an IQMOL using IQmol, select File → Save As and choose "IQmol Archive" from the format dropdown menu.

While IQMOL files are typically opened using IQmol, they can also be opened by a text editor since the files are saved in plain text. Some text editors that can be used include Microsoft Notepad and Apple TextEdit.

NOTE: IQmol is an open source program used to edit and visualize molecules.

List of all softwares that can open the IQmol Archive
Windows
IQmol
Mac
IQmol
Linux
IQmol

How to fix problems with .IQMOL files

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