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What Is a .parquet File?

A .parquet file is a data format known as PARQUET. Apache Parquet columnar storage format for analytics. This format is created by Apache and is widely used by developers, analysts, and data engineers.

PARQUET files contain structured data data that requires compatible software to open. With OpenAnyFile, you can parse and transform .parquet files directly in your browser without installing any software.

How to Open .parquet Files Online

Visit OpenAnyFile PARQUET page
Drag and drop your .parquet file onto the upload area, or click "Browse" to select it
OpenAnyFile automatically detects the PARQUET format using magic byte analysis
View, analyze, and parse and transform your file contents in the browser
Optionally convert to CSV, JSON, AVRO or download

Software That Opens .parquet Files

.parquet files are primarily created by Apache. In the data space, you may encounter .parquet files from third-party tools, online converters, or export functions. Regardless of the source, OpenAnyFile handles them all.

Open .parquet on Different Platforms

Windows: Use the original software or upload to OpenAnyFile for instant access
macOS: Preview may not support .parquet — use OpenAnyFile as a universal viewer
Linux: Open-source alternatives exist, or use OpenAnyFile in any browser
Mobile (iPhone/Android): OpenAnyFile works on all mobile browsers

Common .parquet File Problems

Requires specialized tools to read.

Other common issues include: your OS not recognizing the file extension, the file appearing corrupted after download, or lacking the required software. OpenAnyFile bypasses all these issues with universal format detection.

Convert PARQUET to Other Formats

PARQUET files can be converted to 3 formats including CSV, JSON, AVRO.

Related Data Formats

If you work with .parquet files, you may also encounter these data formats:

AGG (.agg) — Open & convert .agg files online
ALTO (.xml) — Open & convert .xml files online
ANNDATA (.h5ad) — Open & convert .h5ad files online
ARROW (.arrow) — Open & convert .arrow files online
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ASDF (.asdf) — Open & convert .asdf files online
ASN1 (.asn1) — Open & convert .asn1 files online
ASYNCAPI (.yaml) — Open & convert .yaml files online
AVRO (.avro) — Open & convert .avro files online

Popular PARQUET Conversions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a .parquet file?

A .parquet file is a data format called PARQUET. Apache Parquet columnar storage format for analytics.

How do I open a .parquet file without installing software?

Upload your .parquet file to OpenAnyFile. Our browser-based tool instantly detects and displays it — no downloads needed.

What program creates .parquet files?

.parquet files are typically created by Apache.

Can I convert .parquet to another format?

Yes. OpenAnyFile converts .parquet to CSV, JSON, AVRO.

Is it safe to open .parquet files online?

Yes. OpenAnyFile processes files in a secure, isolated environment. Files are automatically deleted and all transfers use HTTPS.

Can I open .parquet on my phone?

Yes. OpenAnyFile works on all mobile browsers including iPhone and Android.