HDFView for Linux

Browse and edit HDF files

Overview

HDFView is a software tool made for Linux users who need to work with HDF files.

It supports both HDF4 and HDF5 file formats, which are commonly used for storing scientific data.

The app helps you open, browse, and edit these files safely and clearly.

One important feature of HDFView is its ability to show the file’s structure in a tree view.

This lets you see how datasets and groups are organized inside the file.

You can easily expand or collapse parts of this tree to find the information you need.

The tool does more than just view the files—you can also change the data in the datasets.

It lets you add, edit, or remove attributes that describe the data.

This makes it useful for managing scientific data in a detailed way.

HDFView is mainly for Linux platforms.

There is no information about support for Windows or macOS.

Also, the software does not mention having extra tools for advanced editing or data visualization.

It focuses on basic viewing and editing of HDF files without integrating into other software systems or workflows.

If you are a Linux user looking for a simple and reliable way to browse and change scientific data stored in HDF4 or HDF5 formats, HDFView could be a good option.

It provides clear navigation through file contents and allows basic edits to datasets and metadata without extra complexity.

This makes it a straightforward tool for working with scientific HDF data safely.

Pros

  • Supports viewing and editing HDF4 and HDF5 files.
  • Allows browsing and arranging file hierarchy in a tree structure.
  • Enables modification of dataset content and attribute metadata.

Cons

  • No information about additional platform support beyond Linux.
  • No mention of advanced editing features or visualization tools.
  • Lacks stated integration with other software or workflows.

Software details

Platform
Linux
Free license
Yes
Project license
BSD-3-Clause
Mobile friendly
No
Bug tracker
https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdfview/issues

Keywords

hdf hdf4 hdf5 scientific data

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