FAQ

Answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about GBIF and GBIF.org

How do I open tab-delimited CSV files downloaded from GBIF.org in Excel?

If you're using Excel on a Mac Open Excel Create a new empty spreadsheet (File → New) Import text file (Data → Get Data → From File → From Text/CSV) Select the downloaded CSV file (e.g.…

What is inside a GBIF download zip file?

When you request a download in the GBIF data portal, you will receive a Darwin Core Archive file (DwC-A). This is the most widely-used data exchange file format in the GBIF network. To open it, you…

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