Open FCHK file

FCHK files: what are they and how do I open them?

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Gaussian checkpoint data

Files with fchk file extension are used for Gaussian, structure modeling software. They include saved checkpoint files. 

Further details:

The fchk file extension is related to Gaussian, a program that provides state-of-the-art capabilities for electronic structure modeling capabilities.

The fchk file contains saved checkpoint file that is created when a job operation is finished successfully.

MIME types:
chemical/x-gaussian-checkpoint

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Gaussian

An electronic structure modeling tool

What is the meaning of a file extension?

File extensions are characters that appear after the dot in a computer file's name. For example, the file "unknown-file.fchk" has the file extension "fchk". This is used to identify which program should open the file or what file type it is.
File extensions help you organize and manage files. They provide a quick and easy way to identify and associate the file type with the appropriate software.

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