What is an ARFF file?
An .ARFF file is an Attribute-Relation File Format dataset. It stores machine learning data. Researchers and data scientists use these files to organize data for machine learning models. The format was created by the University of Waikato for the Weka machine learning software. An .ARFF file contains an ASCII text header describing the data attributes and a data section containing the actual records.
How to open ARFF files?
You can open .ARFF files natively in Weka. Because they are plain text, you can also view them with standard text editors like Notepad++ or Visual Studio Code. In programming, you can read them using the `scipy.io.arff` library in Python or the `RWeka` package in R.
Inspecting ARFF files online
If you receive an unknown data file, viewer.online/arff can analyze .ARFF files to identify the exact format and creator software, inspect the file structure, extract readable text, and check whether an online preview is available. This helps you confirm the file contents securely.
Converting ARFF files
Sometimes you need to use the data in spreadsheet applications or different database tools. You can convert .ARFF files to common plain-text data formats like .CSV or .JSON. We recommend file conversion to sensible target formats on convert.guru.
Summary
viewer.online/arff is useful for identifying, inspecting, and understanding .ARFF files without installing software or dealing with compatibility problems. It provides a quick, secure way to analyze your machine learning datasets directly from your browser.