ARFF file format description

Many people often share .arff files without providing instructions on how to use them. This can make it difficult for users to determine which program is compatible for editing, converting, or printing .arff files. To address this issue, we have created this page to offer assistance and guidance on handling .arff files. We provide information on compatible software, editing instructions and conversion options to help users effectively interact with .arff files.

Our aim is to simplify the process and promote seamless use of the .arff file format.

1 filename extension(s) found in our database.

Naturally, other applications may also use the .arff file extension. Even harmful programs can create .arff files. Be especially cautious with .arff files coming from an unknown source!

Can't open a .arff file?

When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

Windows can't open this file:

example.arff

To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select one from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.

To avoid this error, you need to set the file association correctly.

• Open Control Panel > Control Panel Home > Default Programs > Set Associations.
• Select a file type in the list and click Change Program.

The .arff file extension is often given incorrectly!

Based on searches conducted on our site in the past year, we have compiled a list of the most common misspellings. These frequent misspellings can cause confusion and hinder search accuracy. By providing this list, we aim to assist users in finding the correct information more easily and improving their overall search experience on our site.

These misspellings were the most common in the past year:

aff, arf, artf, rff, xrff

Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?

There is a possibility that the .arff filename extension is misspelled. To assist users in identifying potential errors, we provide a list of similar file extensions in our database.

Filename extensions similar to .arff:

.rff

Blood Game Archive

.arf

PacMania 2 Game Archive

.aff

Advanced Forensics Format Disk Image

.xrff

Weka eXtensible Attribute-Relation File Format Data

.arf

AOL Instant Messenger Resource Data

.aff

Mozilla Firefox Dictionary Data

Operating systems

At DataTypes.net, we strive to provide a seamless user experience by ensuring compatibility with a wide range of operating systems. The following is a comprehensive list of the operating systems currently supported by DataTypes.net:

Windows XP/Vista, Windows 7/8/10, Windows 11, CentOS, Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu Linux, FreeBSD, macOS, Mac OS X, iOS, Android

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