.nc

NetCDF self-describing scientific data file, read by NetCDF libraries and tools

Dedicated renderer

Format facts

MIME type: application/x-netcdf
Apple UTI: custom
Stock Quick Look: no stock preview
Planned approach (census): special-renderer
Icon hint: generic-icon
Prevalence: common

Renderer note (from the census)

parse header for dimensions and variables

Gotchas: HDF5 or classic format