EDF File Documentation
Overview
Feature | Value |
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Name | ESRF Data File (EDF) |
File Extension | .edf |
Primary Usage | Storing Multi-Dimensional Data |
Developed by | European Synchrotron Radiation Facility |
Binary or Text | Binary |
MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
Header | ASCII Header |
Header Size | Variable, 1024 bytes standard |
Data Type Supported | Byte, Integer, Float, Double |
Data Byte Order | Little Endian |
Compression | None native, supports external compression |
Dimensionality | 2D/3D data |
Use Cases | X-ray imaging, Synchrotron data collection |
Advantages | Flexible header, Easy to read, Multi-dimensional support |
Disadvantages | Lack of built-in compression |
Meta Data Support | Extensive via ASCII header |
Accessibility | Publicly available specification |
Tool Support | Various scientific and visualization tools |
Update Frequency | Periodically by ESRF |
Standardization | Specific to ESRF but used widely in related fields |
External Link | ESRF Website |
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