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Server processing — full ORC compatibility, not stored permanently
What is an ORC file viewer?
Optimized Row Columnar (ORC) is a compressed columnar format widely used in Hive, Spark, and Presto pipelines. This tool decodes ORC files on the server and lets you preview rows, inspect columns, and export the results as JSON — no Hadoop cluster required.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an ORC file?
- Optimized Row Columnar (ORC) is a columnar storage format built for the Hadoop ecosystem, offering high compression and fast reads for tools like Hive, Spark, and Presto.
- How can I open an ORC file without Hive or Spark?
- This tool decodes ORC files on the server and returns a paginated preview, so you can inspect the data without spinning up a Hadoop or Spark cluster.
- Is my ORC data uploaded anywhere permanent?
- Your file is sent to the backend only to decode the columnar format and generate a preview. It is not stored permanently or shared with third parties.
- Can I export the parsed data?
- Yes. Use the "Export JSON" button to download the parsed rows as a JSON file.