TDMS File

Files with the extension TDMS belong to the category of measurement data files.

What do TDMS files contain?

Files with the TDMS extension contain data collected during analyses performed with programming platforms such as LabVIEW. They enable the construction of systems in which virtual measuring devices are placed. Their readings are saved to files with the TDMS extension. In addition to measurement results, TDMS files also include details of the research procedure, data of virtual instruments, and the author's name of the file.

What are TDMS files used for?

Files with the TDMS extension utilize a recording format named National Instruments (NI) Technical Data Management Streaming, which also supports many other research and measurement platforms. This means that the content of TDMS files can be conveniently read in various applications, without the need for conversion to other standards. When creating files with the TDMS extension, dedicated software also generates TDMS_INDEX resources, which facilitate faster loading of target TDMS files, especially when they contain very large amounts of data.