HDF4

HDF4 (also known as HDF) is a library and multi-object file format for storing and managing data between machines. There are two versions of HDF technologies that are completely different: HDF4 and HDF5. HDF4 is the first HDF format.

Although The HDF Group maintains HDF4 by fixing defects and porting it to new operating environments, there is no longer any new development occurring. HDF4 is considered deprecated and new products should be developed in HDF5.

Documentation

Current documentation can be found at https://portal.hdfgroup.org/documentation/index.html#hdf4. More information coming soon.

Other Information - In Progress

• What is HDF4?
• HDF4 Examples
• HDF4 Tools
• Software Using HDF4
• Java HDF Interface (JHI4)
• Java HDF Object Package