Opening LANDSAT Files

The LANDSAT file type is primarily associated with EOSAT Landsat.

LANDSAT	File extension: LANDSAT
	File type:	Thematic Mapper Bitmap Data

What is a LANDSAT file?

LANDSAT files mostly belong to EOSAT Landsat. Use our "Online LANDSAT Text Viewer" below to analyze your LANDSAT file and to see all text it contains.

How to open a LANDSAT file

You need a suitable software like EOSAT Landsat to open a LANDSAT file. You need a suitable software like EOSAT Landsat to open a LANDSAT 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 LANDSAT file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a LANDSAT file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

Online LANDSAT Text Viewer

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Trouble Opening a .LANDSAT File? These Steps Will Help

Because .LANDSAT files can originate from various remote sensing workflows, they aren't universally openable by standard image viewers.

Identify the Source: These files typically come from GIS professionals or satellite imagery databases, suggesting they contain Thematic Mapper Bitmap Data.
Check the Header: Open the file in a hex viewer to inspect its first bytes.
- Raw binary data often indicates uncompressed satellite band imagery.
- "II" or "MM" suggests a TIFF-based graphic format.
- Readable text might reveal EOSAT metadata or spatial coordinates.
Use the Original Software: You usually need specialized GIS tools to view these graphics. Try EOSAT Landsat, QGIS, or ENVI. If unsure, ask the sender.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your .LANDSAT file into our viewer to detect its exact format, extract metadata, and preview the imagery when possible.

Technical Data for LANDSAT File Extension

File classification:

Graphic

Related files:

ltm, fts, rtl

a landsat Thematic Mapper Bitmap Data is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with LANDSAT files

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