HDF is a program library and abstract model for Windows designed for managing and storing large quantities of scientific data. It provides a versatile and efficient solution for handling information of different structures and sizes.
Data representation
The software is widely recognized and adopted in the research community for its ability to handle vast amounts of data while maintaining flexibility, scalability, and performance. The structure is hierarchical, which allows users to organize information into groups and sets and thus achieve a logical representation of complex data relationships.
Supported formats
Among notable strengths of this file format is its support for multidimensional arrays and metadata. It is possible to to process large collections of data, making it suitable for numerical simulations, image processing, and bioinformatic apps like BioBlender or RasMol. You also have the option to attach metadata to sets and enable the inclusion of detailed information such as descriptions, units, etc.
Сompression algorithms
The utility provides built-in compression techniques that can significantly reduce storage requirements without compromising data quality. There is support for different algorithms, including GZIP and LZF. This means you are able to choose the most suitable type based on your specific needs.
Features
- free to download and use;
- compatible with modern Windows versions;
- gives you the means to store large datasets;
- there is an option to define metadata objects
- you can create different scientific structures.
