NUMBERS file format
| Extension | .numbers |
| Category | documents |
| Programs | Apple Numbers |
| Main program | Apple iWork |
| Description | Files with the .numbers extension can only be created using the Apple Mac Numbers spreadsheet program. The Numbers program, part of the Mac OS X iWork suite, is equivalent to Microsoft Excel in the Windows Office Suite. Users can create spreadsheets, tables, and utilize advanced formulas for data calculations. NUMBERS spreadsheets can also include graphs, tables, images, and various media types. While Numbers files are similar to Microsoft Excel files in many ways, they cannot be opened in Excel or LibreOffice Calc due to their proprietary and unique structures. Important note: Translate the text as if it were written by a native English speaker, taking into account all speech and language nuances when preparing the final text. |
| Technical details | A .numbers file is a compressed ZIP file that contains various types of files combined to create a NUMBERS file. The specific types of files included in a .numbers file depend on the media type represented in the spreadsheet. The most recent version of Apple Inc.'s Numbers program saves spreadsheets with a file folder that includes the proprietary IWA format, .plist files, and .jpg screenshots for document previews. Similar to other proprietary Office programs such as Microsoft Office, the .numbers spreadsheet file type lacks compatibility with popular spreadsheet programs. |
| MIME type | application/x-iwork-numbers-sffnumbers application/vnd.apple.numbers |