All about STAT Files

The STAT file type is primarily associated with EnergyPlus Weather Converter.

STAT	File extension: STAT
	File type:	data file

What is an STAT file

STAT files mostly belong to EnergyPlus Weather Converter. STAT files are used to store various types of data generated by different applications.
For example, one kind of STAT file holds weather data for simulation tools like the EnergyPlus Weather Converter (EnergyPlus).
Other STAT files may contain LevelDB database statistics from applications such as Kopia (Kopia), or they could be a ZIP archive with an Excel data file from SmarterStats (SmarterStats).
They are also used for video game save files in systems like VisualBoyAdvance (NGEmu), license usage data for telemetry, simulation statistics from tools such as QualNet, Zetasizer Nano data for measuring colloidal stability (Micromeritics), and even signal timestamp records.
Usage details:

Weather Data: Contains simulation input data for energy models.

Database Stats: Holds performance and status metrics, often for LevelDB instances.

Excel Archive: May appear as a compressed ZIP file storing a spreadsheet.

Game Saves: Stores save data for video game emulators.

License & Telemetry: Records data for license management and simulation statistics.

Measurement & Timestamps: Captures experimental measurements and signal logs.

If you have a STAT file, identify the source application to know how to open it. A text editor might show legible data if the file is plain text. If the file is compressed (indicated by ZIP formatting), use an archive tool first.
FilExt.com remember: Despite sharing the same extension, the internal structure and content vary by the producing software.

How can I open an STAT file?

You need a suitable software like EnergyPlus Weather Converter to open an STAT 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 STAT file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a STAT 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 STAT files:

EnergyPlus Weather Converter
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. STAT files are often referred to as EnergyPlus Weather Converter data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Status File
Weather Data Summary Report
The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 20 53 74 61 74 69 73 74 69 63 73 20 66 6F 72 20, ASCII: .Statistics.for. This file format is classified as Text.

STAT file format:

If you can determine the file format, the associated program can also be determined. The file format can be deduced from the file extension and the signature. However, different programs can use the same file extension. Furthermore, a file extension can be renamed incorrectly and double-clicking on it will then display an error when it is opened. When there is a problem with a file, the first step to solving it is to determine the file format. Below you will find our evaluation of the STAT files:

STAT is one of the most common file extensions and is used by different programs with different formats. The two most popular formats are as follows:

40% of all STAT files have the same signature -EnergyPlus Weather Converter V. These files are text files and can therefore be read using a text editor. The files are on average 39 KB in size and range from 39 KB to 40 KB. It is a modern file type. The following keywords are characteristic: Location, Statistics, Elevation, GMT, -EnergyPlus Weather Converter V7.1.0.010, 0 Hours and above. Such files are related to iwec, ishrae, tmyx, intl, dhabi, chennai, delhi and inmet, and often include person-related information.
7% of all STAT files use the same file format, which can be identified by the letters "9D BC A5 01" at the beginning. The content consists of illegible binary data, which can only be read and interpreted by the associated programs. The files are often between 600 bytes and 24 KB in size. Examples of file names are db_0.stat or global.stat.

All other STAT files (53%) have no uniform format, often e.g. Weather data summary report and Types. Tagged as stats, pokemon, license, usage, player or perma. If you want to find out which format your STAT file belongs to, just click on the button "Choose your .stat file to analyze".

Technical Data for STAT File Extension

File classification:

Data

Related files:

stats, ddy, epw, statistics, wea, psstat, zip, pstat, stat_log, stad, gmstat, stat 1, clm, sta, clstr, stts, txt, state, dta, status, csv, db, dat, sav, xml, json, log

an stat data file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with STAT files

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