File Extension Library


.S57 File Extension

  • Developer by: Esri
  • Category: Vector graphic Files

What are .S57 files and how to open them?

Can't open .S57 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 .S57 file.

What is a .S57 file extension?

.S57 file extension is created by Esri. .S57 has been classified as Vector graphic Files.

.S57 is International Hydrographic Organization vector image

The s57 file extension is related to the vector image format developed by International Hydrographic Organization.

S-57 is the electronic data transfer standard used by various applications, such as ArcView and others.


How to open:

Use ArcView to view content of *.s57 files.

How to convert:

Possibly can be converted like any other vector formats.

How to fix problems with .S57 files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .S57 files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .S57 file format
  2. You need to check the .S57 file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)