GRIB2 File Extension

The GRIB2 file extension was created by World Meteorological Organization and is also known as the GRIB2 Meteorological Data File. GRIB2 is classified as a Data Files and This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open GRIB2 files in GrADS program.

GRIB2 Meteorological Data File Type

What is a GRIB2 File Type?

GRIB2 is an open standard used worldwide for storing and exchanging meteorological data between computer systems. It replaces the GRIB format that uses .GRB and .GRIB file extensions.

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GRIB2 Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the GRIB2 Meteorological Data File .GRIB2 File Extensions while opening the .GRIB2 files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open GRIB2 Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for GRIB2 Meteorological Data File on your system such as GrADS.
2. Associate default Grads GrADS program for *.grib2 (GRIB2 Meteorological Data File) files.
   
   

   Associate GRIB2 Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.GRIB2 (e.g example.grib2) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Grads GrADS program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .grib2 files.
   
   

   Associate GRIB2 Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.GRIB2 (e.g example.grib2) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Grads GrADS program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .GrADS extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related GRIB2 File Extensions

GRIB2 default file extension is .GRIB2 and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for GRIB2 File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the GRIB2 files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open GRIB2 File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	GrADS 000 for Windows	Free	GrADS

Open GRIB2 File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	GrADS 000 for MacOs	Free	GrADS

Open GRIB2 file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	GrADS 000 for Linux	Free	GrADS

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Open GRIB2 file on iOS

Open GRIB2 file on Android

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About GRIB2 - GRIB2 Meteorological Data File