There are a lot of apps that have files with the .dat extension. Apps like Minecraft often use DAT files to store levels data. The question is, how do you open a DAT file? The simple answer to that question is that DAT files are used by their respective programs and should not be tampered with. In fact, manipulating DAT files could lead to their respective apps not functioning properly. However, if you still want to know how to open a DAT File, read below.
What Is A DAT File?
A DAT file has data that is in either text or binary format. It is vital for the software to function properly. Users should know that such files are meant for the software and should not be tampered with. It contains specific information about the program that has been used to create it. Many mobile and desktop apps have files that have .dat file extensions.
How To Open A DAT File?
The thing about DAT file is that unless you open it you would not know what kind of data it contains. A DAT file could contain text, pictures, videos or config software files. Unless you know exactly what the DAT file contains it can be difficult to pin down a method the correct way to open the DAT file. However, most of the time, DAT files are in text format. You can use any text editor to open such a file. Follow the steps given below to open such a file with a test editor.
- Right-click the file you want to open.
- Select the Open With command.
- In Open With you will see a number of apps you can use to open the file. Select a text editor like Notepad or MS Word.
- Click OK.
- If the DAT file is text-based, it should now be legible in the text editor.
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