.DNA File Extension

SnapGene DNA File

Developer GSL Biotech
Popularity
4.0  |  18 Votes
 

What is a DNA file?

A DNA file is a data file created by GSL Biotech SnapGene, a molecular biology analysis application. It stores a DNA sequence and includes metadata, such as the author, a description of the sequence, and comments.

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Screenshot of a .dna file in GSL Biotech SnapGene 6
DNA file open in GSL Biotech SnapGene 6

GSL Biotech SnapGene is a molecular biology program that documents, designs, and simulates DNA sequences. When you save a DNA sequence, the software creates a DNA file to store the contents.

To create a DNA file with SnapGene, follow these steps:

  1. Select File → New DNA or RNA File...
  2. Choose the "DNA" sequence type
  3. Create the sequence
  4. Name the file
  5. Select OK

After creating the DNA file, you can save it by selecting File → Save or Save As.... Then, after saving the file, you can close it and re-open it to modify the sequence further.

How to open a DNA file

You can open a DNA file with GSL Biotech SnapGene (multiplatform). To open a DNA file with SnapGene, select File → Open Files....

You can also open a DNA file with SnapGene Viewer in Windows and macOS. However, it does not provide the same extensive capabilities that SnapGene offers.

How to convert a DNA file

GSL Biotech SnapGene can convert DNA files to various file types, including the following formats:

  • .SEQ - DNA Sequence Text File
  • .FA - FASTA Sequence File
  • .EMBL - EMBL Sequence Data File
  • .GBK - GenBank Data File
  • .TXT - Plain Text File
  • .JPG - JPEG Image
  • .PNG - Portable Network Graphic
  • .SVG - Scalable Vector Graphics File
  • .PDF - Portable Document Format
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Programs that open DNA files

CA Backup and Migration Backup File

Developer Computer Associates
Popularity
2.5  |  4 Votes
 

File created by CA Backup and Migration, a program used to backup a computer's "DNA"; contains network, printer, system, and application settings as well as files, folders, address books, and photos; used for backing up computer settings and transferring settings from one computer to another.

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DNA files are self-extractable. When opened, they automatically migrate the backed up settings and files to the new computer.

Programs that open DNA files

Windows
CA Backup and Migration
CA Desktop DNA Migrator

GenePool DNA File

Developer Jeffrey Ventrella
Popularity
1.5  |  2 Votes
 

Data file used by GenePool, an artificial life simulation game; contains the DNA for a creature that can be simulated with other creatures in a virtual experiment; sometimes used for competitions to see which player's custom creatures survive better than others when simulated together.

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NOTE: DNA files are also used by Darwin Pond, the predecessor to GenePool. However, Darwin Pond DNA files use a plain text format while GenePool DNA files use binary formatting. The Darwin Pond DNA files contain a fixed list of parameters separated by line breaks, and each file has the same file size.

Programs that open DNA files

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