What is CEL file?
The Affymetrix Probe Results file is a text file with a .CEL extension that contains the raw data from the probe. The file can be opened in any text editor and edited as needed.
CEL Format details
| Full Name | Affymetrix Probe Results Format |
|---|---|
| Developer | Affymetrix |
| Category | Data Files |
Tools that will help you view CEL files
Sometimes you need to quickly preview the contents of a file with the CEL extension. In such a situation, many people decide to find a tool that, according to its creators, can display the contents of the CEL file and many other types of files (All in One Viewer).
Of course, there are such tools. However, it should be remembered that they may display the data contained in the CEL file differently than the application dedicated to handling the CEL file extension. When you cannot afford to have the data of the CEL file displayed different from the original, you should use the applications developed to work with the CEL file.
Below you will find a list of software programs that will help you with this. These software programs will help you view the content of the CEL file, minimizing possible errors that may arise with other tools.
CEL File Viewers
- multi-aff-py
- GenStat
- RMAExpress