Open PARQUET files online
Parquet is a columnar storage format built for analytics and big data. The viewer reads it directly in your browser with hyparquet and shows the rows as a table (first 1000 rows).
Drop a PARQUET file to open it
or click to choose — everything stays on your device
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Or turn PARQUET into an image — snapshot the preview, add arrows or notes, and download a PNG.
What is a PARQUET file?
Parquet is a columnar storage format built for analytics and big data. The viewer reads it directly in your browser with hyparquet and shows the rows as a table (first 1000 rows). The .PARQUET extension identifies a Apache Parquet file, which is served with the application/vnd.apache.parquet media type. You can open it here instantly — drop the file into the box above and it renders in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Besides this free online viewer, you can open Parquet files in desktop apps such as pandas, DuckDB, Apache Spark — but here all you need is a web browser.
Quick facts
| Format | Parquet — Apache Parquet |
|---|---|
| File extensions | .parquet |
| MIME type | application/vnd.apache.parquet |
| Developer | Apache Software Foundation |
| Category | Data & analytics |
| Also opens in | pandas, DuckDB, Apache Spark |
How to open a PARQUET file online
- Click Choose file above, or drag your PARQUET file onto the box.
- The right viewer loads automatically and renders your file.
- Read, scroll or page through it. To open a different file, choose Open another file.
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Libraries used to render PARQUET in the browser
This viewer is built entirely with open-source JavaScript that runs in your browser:
Frequently asked questions
What is a .PARQUET file?
A .PARQUET file is a Apache Parquet, identified by the application/vnd.apache.parquet media type. You can open and read it instantly in the viewer above without installing anything.
What programs open PARQUET files?
On the desktop, PARQUET files typically open in pandas, DuckDB, Apache Spark. Online, this page opens them in any modern browser — nothing to download.
How do I convert PARQUET to an image?
Use Snapshot to capture the PARQUET preview, optionally add arrows, text or highlights, then download it as a PNG image.
Is it safe to open my PARQUET file here?
Yes. The file is read and rendered entirely by JavaScript inside your own browser. It is never uploaded to a server, so nothing leaves your device.
Do I need to install anything to view a PARQUET file?
No. There is nothing to install and no account to create. Open the page, drop your file, and it displays instantly.
Does it work on my phone or iPad?
Yes. The viewer is fully responsive and works in modern mobile and tablet browsers such as Safari and Chrome.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no hard limit, but very large files depend on your device’s memory. Big files are processed in the background so the page stays responsive.