.EMBL File

.embl is EMBL Sequence Data File

Key Features: .EMBL File Extension

Features	Description
File Extension	.embl
Format	Text
Created by	European Molecular Biology Laboratory
Category	Data

What's on this Page

The embl file extension is used for IEMBL Nucleotide file format used in some chemistry analyzing software, like SnapGene.

The embl file stores raw sequencing data, sequence assembly data and annotation.

Mime types:
chemical/x-embl-dl-nucleotide

An embl file extension is related to the European Nucleotide Archive format.

Use SnapGene to open *.embl files.

Probably cannot be converted to anything else.

EMBL Sequence Data File - File openers

Associate the EMBL file extension with the correct application. On :
Windows: Right click on any EMBL file and then click "Open with" > "Choose another app". Now select another program and check the box "Always use this app to open *.EMBL files". Mac: Right click (or Ctrl-click) the EMBL file, then click "Open with" > "Other...". Then choose another program and check the "Always Open With" box. Linux: Right click on the file, and select "Open with" and choose another program. iPhone: Tap the file. If you do not see an app to open the file, then tap Share "Share" and choose an app. Alternatively, save the file. Then open the Files app Files app. There long-press on the file, then release your finger. You will see a black menu bar. Then tap "Share" and select an app. Android: Tap the Settings icon on your smartphone, then tap on the Apps section. There tap the Options icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen to change the default apps.
Update your software that should actually open .EMBL is EMBL Sequence Data File. Because only the current version supports the latest EMBL file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the European Molecular Biology Laboratory manufacturer website after an available .EMBL is EMBL Sequence Data File update.
To make sure that your EMBL file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with antivirus software.