Files with dem extension can be found as Digital Elevation Model maps used in some mapping, surveying and navigation programs.
.DEM file extension - Digital Elevation Model map
What is dem file? How to open dem files?
File extension dem is also commonly used for files that contain Digital Elevation Model map data. A Digital Elevation Model is 3D representation of terrain surface.
It is also known as digital terrain model, or digital surface model. There are several versions of this format, but most of them use the DEM file extension.
Probably most common is the USGS DEM standard, used by United States Geological Survey. USGS DEM geospatial file format is used by many mapping, surveying or navigation software, such as ArcGIS.
Updated: March 24, 2024
List of software applications associated to the .dem file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open dem file, edit dem file, convert dem file, view dem file, play dem file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
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Software that open dem file - Digital Elevation Model map
Programs supporting the exension dem on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open dem file action.
