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Details of extension .sra

On this page, we're going to take a closer look at the .sra file extension. We'll explain what exactly a .sra fileformat is and how you can use it. If you're interested in learning more details about this type of file, we'll show you where to find them. And if you ever need to convert .sra files into different formats, we'll give you some tips on how to do that too. Let's see the 2 file formats associated with this file extension!

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sra file - Sequence Read Archive

Sequence Read Archive

The SRA file is a Sequence Read Archive. The Sequence Read Archive (SRA) stores raw sequence data from "next-generation" sequencing technologies including 454, IonTorrent, Illumina, SOLiD, Helicos and Complete Genomics.
Category: Data files
Application: SRA Toolkit
Program name: -
Mime-type: application/octet-stream
Magic bytes (HEX): -
Magic string (ASCII): -
Aliases:
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Related extensions:
.h00 Flash ROM HEX File
.trb HP Printer Diagnostic Package
.pws ProWorks Data
.plo Radio Toolbox Playlist
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sra file - Sybase PowerBuilder Application

Sybase PowerBuilder Application

The SRA file is a Sybase PowerBuilder Application. PowerBuilder is a rapid application development (RAD) tool for building, maintaining business-critical Windows applications.
Category: Development files
Application: Sybase PowerBuilder
Program name: -
Mime-type: application/octet-stream
Magic bytes (HEX): -
Magic string (ASCII): -
Aliases:
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Related extensions:
.srf Sybase PowerBuilder Functions Data
.srd Sybase PowerBuilder DataWindow
.srq Sybase PowerBuilder Query Object
.srs Sybase PowerBuilder Structure
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The .sra file extension might not only belong to a single type of file, there could be various kinds that use it. Keep in mind that files with the .sra extension may contain various content types. If you have helpful information about this extension, write to us!

Could someone have spelled the .sra file extension wrong?

In our database, we came across the following similar extensions:

.sta ENVI Statistics Data
.era Electronic Remittance Advice Data
.srz DataFlex Source Code
.srx SPARQL Query Results XML
.sga SEG-A Seismic Data
.sea StuffIt Expander Archive

The .sra extension is frequently misused

People sometimes confuse the .sra filename extension. Based on the searches on our site, here are the most common misspellings from the past year.

srz (1), cra (1), srx (1), srw (1), sfa (1), sda (1), sr (1), sga (1), rsa (1), era (1)

Having trouble opening a .sra file?

If you want to open a .sra file on your computer, you just need to have the appropriate program installed. Incorrect settings for the .sra association can trigger this error.

Windows can't open this file:

File: example.sra

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 from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.

To change file associations:

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click Open With.
  • In the Open With dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click Browse to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the Always use the selected program to open this kind of file check box.

Supported operating systems

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux, Mac OS X, macOS, iOS, Android