NEXUS file extension. How to open and convert files with NEXUS file suffix

Files with nexus extension are data files with taxa, morphological or molecular data.

Software that open nexus file

NEXUS file extension - NEXUS bio informatics format

What is nexus file? How to open nexus files?

File type specification:

File extension nexus is used for a specific NEXUS file format that is widely used in bioinformatics. It stores information about taxa, morphological and molecular characters, distances, genetic codes, assumptions, sets, trees, etc.

Alternative extensions include .nex or .nxs files.

Updated: February 21, 2024

Help how to open:

Due the variability and uncertainty of this file type group, there is no general information available, about how to open this various data file format. However most files with extension from this group are usually not meant to be opened or viewed directly. If there are associated applications or programs listed below the extension description, you can always try to check their website for additional informations on their forums or other type of customer support.

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How to convert:

Due the variability and uncertainty of this file type group, there is no general information available, about how to convert this various data file format. However most files with extension from this group are usually not in formats, which can be converted. If there are associated applications or programs listed below the extension description, you can always try to check their website for additional informations on their forums or other type of customer support.

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

Software that import nexus file - NEXUS bio informatics format

Programs supporting the exension nexus on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about SnapGene for import nexus file action.

Multiplatform:

SnapGene

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