All about AGP Files

The AGP file type is primarily associated with AGPtools.

AGP	File extension: AGP
	File type:	text-based assembly file

What is an AGP file

AGP files mostly belong to AGPtools. AGP files are text-based files that detail how parts of a genome are assembled.
They act as an instruction set for arranging smaller DNA sequences, known as contigs, into larger chromosomal structures.

Each line specifies the order and orientation of a contig.

They mark gaps between contigs with defined sizes and positions.

They help maintain accuracy during scaffold construction in genome projects.

This file format is used in bioinformatics pipelines by tools such as AGPtools and can be modified with applications like AGPEditor.
You can open these files with a basic text editor, though specialized software may give a clearer view of its structured data.
FilExt.com tip: For a deeper look at the format, see the documentation at AGPtools documentation.

How to open an AGP file

You need a suitable software like AGPtools to open an AGP file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your AGP file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a AGP file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert AGP files:

AGPtools
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. AGP files are often referred to as AGPtools data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
AppGini (MySQL Code Generator Project) by BigProf Software
AppGini is a program that helps you develop web database applications. You do not need to have any programming background to use it. Just define your database, set some options and click the Generate button. The .AGP extension is used by early versions of the program. Later versions use .AXP.
Aspen Graphics

Technical Data for AGP File Extension

File classification:

Data

Related files:

fasta, fa, gff, gtf, sam, bam, vcf, bed, apg, adt, dsp, pzf

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: AgenTekPlannerMap
EXEFile: C:\AgenTek\Apps\Planner\AgenTek Planner.exe %1

an agp text-based assembly file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with AGP files

Associate the AGP file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open text-based assembly files. Because only the current version supports the latest AGP file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available AGPtools update.
To make sure that your AGP file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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