004 files: what are they and how do I open them?
Are you facing difficulties opening unknown files on your computer, or wondering exactly what this file is?
We've got the information and best software solutions for opening these files effortlessly.
.004 file type #1: Part 4 of a multi-volume archive in compressed file format
A 004 file extension is often utilized for split or compressed multi-volume archives.
Further details:
A 004 file is a part of a larger archive that has been split into smaller parts, specifically the fourth part. This is often done to make large files easier to manage, store, or transfer.
The file is compressed to reduce its size. The file must be combined with the other parts of the archive and then decompressed. This type of file is commonly used in software distribution and data backup.
Open file with:
WinRAR
One of the oldest and most popular shareware file archiver and data compression utility
7-zip
Popular open source file archiver with a high compression ratio
.004 file type #2: Typically, part 004 of a split archive or backup file type
An 004 file extension is related to the Generally split archive or backup files (part 004).
Further details:
The 004 file extension is generally associated with split files.
A part of larger file split using splitter software, such us HJSplit, WellTek 001 File Joiner & Splitter, SplitJoin or File Managers, such as Total Commander.
Any additional split files use the 001,002,003...etc. file sequence.
You will need to merge them first with the use of the splitting/joining software tool, before you can open or work with them.
It can be also big game source data file from various computer games.
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Total Commander
Highly popular file manager for Windows
.004 file type #3: International S-57 Hydrographic data electronic navigation chart file type
Files with 004 file extension can also be found as navigation charts in International S-57 Hydrographic data format.
Further details:
The 004 file extension is also used for International S-57 Hydrographic Data Electronic Navigation Chart format.
A vector-based digital file containing marine features suitable for marine navigation. The file is based on the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) S-57 standard.
The file extension, ".000," for a base NOAA ENC cell is used for updating. The first update for a cell will be ".001" the next ".002" and so forth.
The file extension .031 is used for catalog data (metadata) relating to the chart data.
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ArcGIS
A group of GIS (geographic information system) applications
.004 file type #4: Winfunktion Mathematik v8.0 Julia fractal file type
A 004 file extension is related to the Winfunktion Mathematik v8.0 Julia fractal data format.
Further details:
The 004 file extension is associated with Winfunktion Mathematik v8.0. An old German math program released in 1998.
The 004 files are used for julia set mathematics fractals.
The current and latest version of Winfunktion Mathematik is 22. There are no information available if the 004 files are still used in the newest versions for julia set fractals.
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Winfunktion Mathematik Plus
A German math software