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SnapGene can both read and write a variety of multiple alignment formats:

  • Clustal
  • GDE
  • MSF
  • NEXUS
  • PHYLIP
  • PIR
  • Selex
  • Stockholm

For example, shown below is a Selex file that was generated by the Pfam database and then opened in SnapGene.

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If you wish to request support for another alignment file format, or if you have trouble opening an alignment file with SnapGene or SnapGene Viewer, please send us a message and attach a sample file.