Tools to View Seq Data

Overview
Seq Dashboard

File Format for Sequencing Results

After sequencing your sample, we provide you with five file types. The table below displays the information contained within each file.

File Extension	File Type	Information and Compatible Software
AB1	Chromatogram File	Data accessible via chromatogram viewers and analysis Software
SCF	Chromatogram File	Data accessible via chromatogram viewers and analysis Software
PDF	Adobe Acrobat File	Chromatogram snapshot formatted for viewing via Adobe Acrobat
PHRED	Text File	Quality scores and base call information accessible via word processor
SEQ	Text File	FASTA base call information accessible via word processor

Tools to View Results Data

There are several free software programs available from different providers for viewing trace or chromatogram files and for handling the file formats provided. We have listed a few of them here. Clik on the names of the software to be directed to a link providing information for downloading and installing the same.

Free Tools

Download	Trace File Viewer	Advanced Features	OS
GeneStudio Pro	✔	✔
Chromaseq	✔	✔
Chromas Lite	✔
4Peaks	✔
Sequence Scanner	✔
UGENE	✔	✔
SnapGene Viewer	✔

Paid Tools

Download Link	Handles Trace Files	Advanced Features	OS
Chromas Pro	✔	✔
CodonCode Aligner	✔	✔
DNA Baser	✔	✔
Geneious	✔	✔
SeqMan Pro	✔	✔
Sequencher	✔	✔
Vector NTI Express	✔	✔

Tools for Specific Needs

Decompression Software

Download Link	Windows	Mac OS
WinZip	✔
StuffIt Expander		✔

Basic Chromatogram Viewer Software

Download Link	Windows	Mac OS
Chromas Lite	✔
Sequence Scanner	✔
4 Peaks		✔

Chromatogram Analysis Software

Download Link	Windows	Mac OS
BioEdit	✔
GEntle	✔	✔
Sequencher Demo	✔	✔

Fragment Analysis Software

Download Link	Windows	Mac OS
Peak Scanner	✔	✔

Overview of the Dashboard

The sequencing dashboard is a unique tool offered only by Eurofins Genomics that lets you view and track your sequencing information for kits, PrePaid Plates, and free barcodes. Visit your sequencing dashboard from the "Order Now" menu in the top toolbar or by clicking here.