How to open .grib file format?

The probably reason why you are at this website is a problem with opening .grib file. The full name of the file is Gridded Binary File. If the double-click on the file’s icon shows you a message that additional programs are needed to open the file, you’ll find the list of helpful programs in the bottom of the page.The developer of this format is World Meteorological Organization.

.grib file extension (Gridded Binary File)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Data Files World Meteorological Organization Gridded Binary File
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Programs using this file extension: .grib
ADS OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • GrADS
  • GRIB.US Ugrib
  • OCENS GRIB Explorer
MAC OS
MAC
  • GrADS
  • MacENC


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