A maf file extension is related to Mutation annotation format developed by National Cancer Institute.

There is one other file type using
the MAF file extension!

maf icon.maf - Microsoft Access form shortcut

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Software that open maf file

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MAF file extension - Mutation annotation format

What is maf file? How to open maf files?

File type specification:

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The maf file extension is associated with the MAF, a Mutation annotation format used to studies mutations and single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNPs) developed by National Cancer Institute.

Data in maf file are stored in the text format and they are viewable in the text editor.

Updated: April 7, 2024

The default software associated to open maf file:

NotePad++ text editor icon

Notepad++ Team logoNotePad++ text editor  Microsoft Windows software

Company or developer:
Notepad++ Team

A very popular free text and source code editor. It supports syntax highlighting and syntax folding for C, C++, HTML, ASP, Java, Pascal, PHP, Cobol, CSS etc. Notepad++ also supports plugins to add new features. It is localized to many languages.

Help how to open:

Use compatible tools to work with *.maf files.

How to convert:

Probably can be converted to other formats.

List of software applications associated to the .maf 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 maf file, edit maf file, convert maf file, view maf file, play maf file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

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Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting maf files.

Software that open maf file - Mutation annotation format

Programs supporting the exension maf on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open maf file action.

Microsoft Windows:

Main software associated with maf file by default:
NotePad++ text editor small icon NotePad++ text editor
Other suggested software:
Sublime Text small icon Sublime Text

Apple macOS / Mac OS X:

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