Extract text from raw data files (ROW)
To convert ROW data files to another format, you need WinRiver II or other Data software.
To convert other file formats to the "Scientific Instrument Data" file type, you need software like WinRiver II or a similar tool.
A .row file is most frequently a raw binary data file generated by Teledyne RD Instruments Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCP). These files contain the unprocessed hydroacoustic measurements - including water velocity, echo intensity, and correlation data - recorded directly from the instrument during river or ocean surveys. The primary disadvantage of the .row format is its raw binary nature; it is unreadable by standard tools like Microsoft Excel or text editors. To make sense of the data, users are typically forced to use proprietary software like WinRiver II or VmDas to parse the binary stream. For practical analysis, these files must be converted to CSV, TXT, or MAT (for MATLAB).
In a completely different context, a .row file may be a game asset used in older simulations like Silent Hunter III or scenery definitions for X-Plane. In these cases, the file represents raw texture rows or coordinate data. Modders often struggle to view these files without specialized unpacking tools. Converting these game assets to standard images like PNG or TGA allows for easy viewing and editing in Adobe Photoshop.
Convert.Guru analyzes your ROW file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.
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If you want to convert ROW file to , you can use WinRiver II or similar software from the "ADCP Water Current Data" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert files to ROW, try WinRiver II or another comparable tool in the "ADCP Water Current Data" category.
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