H5 File Extension

What is H5 file?

H5 filename suffix is mostly used for Hierarchical Data Format Version 5 files. H5 files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. H5 file belongs to the Misc Files category just like 6033 other filename extensions listed in our database. The software recommended for managing H5 files is MATLAB. MATLAB software was developed by MathWorks, Inc., and on its official website you may find more information about H5 files or the MATLAB software program.

Programs which support H5 file extension

Programs that can handle H5 files are as follows. Files with H5 extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with H5 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening H5 files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with H5 files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with H5 files.

Step 1. Get the MATLAB

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening H5 files is that no program that can handle H5 files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download MATLAB and install it on your device. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download MATLAB installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit MathWorks, Inc. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of MATLAB and update if needed

If the problems with opening H5 files still occur even after installing MATLAB, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of MATLAB is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of MATLAB installed, it may not support H5 format. The latest version of MATLAB should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Hierarchical Data Format Version 5 files with MATLAB

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate H5 files with latest version of MATLAB you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the H5 file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the MATLAB installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open H5 files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with H5 extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select MATLAB and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with H5 extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the H5 is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the H5 file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Verify that the H5 in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the H5 is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the H5 file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the H5 file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with H5 extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Hierarchical Data Format Version 5 file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run MATLAB

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support H5 files. Close all running programs and try opening the H5 file.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Hierarchical Data Format Version 5 files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with H5 files affecting older versions of given software.

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