AL3 Converter

Extract text from AL3 files


Drop or upload your .AL3 file

How to extract text from your AL3 file

  1. Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your AL3 file.
  2. You’ll see a preview, if available.
  3. Click the "Convert file to..." button to extract text information.

Convert AL3 to another file type

To convert your AL3 file to another format, you need Vertafore AMS360 or other Data software.

  • AL3 to CSV
  • AL3 to JSON
  • AL3 to XML
  • AL3 to YAML
  • AL3 to YML
  • AL3 to TOML
  • AL3 to INI
  • AL3 to CFG
  • AL3 to CONF
  • AL3 to DAT
  • AL3 to DB
  • AL3 to SQL

Convert a file to AL3

To convert other file formats to the "Insurance Standard File" file type, you need software like Vertafore AMS360 or a similar tool.

  • DBF to AL3
  • XML to AL3
  • SQLITE to AL3
  • XLSX to AL3
  • SQL to AL3
  • TSV to AL3
  • ACCDB to AL3
  • YAML to AL3
  • MDB to AL3
  • CSV to AL3
  • ODS to AL3
  • JSON to AL3

About AL3 files

AL3 files are associated with the Insurance Services Office (ISO) and are primarily used for storing data related to insurance forms and documents. While they serve a niche purpose, converting AL3 files can be challenging due to their specialized nature.

Conversion Methods

To convert AL3 files, specialized software is often required. One solution is using Microsoft Excel for data extraction and manipulation, although this typically requires intermediary steps such as exporting to a CSV format first. Then, you can convert to formats like PDF, CSV, XLSX, and others.

Another option is leveraging Altova MapForce, which allows for data mapping and transformation, making it possible to export AL3 data into other formats like XML or TXT.

Considerations and Challenges

One of the main challenges in converting AL3 files is their proprietary nature, which can result in compatibility issues with standard software. Additionally, maintaining data integrity during conversion is critical, as insurance data is sensitive and must be accurately represented.

Drawbacks of AL3 Files

While AL3 files are efficient for insurance data handling, their specialized format limits usability to specific industries and tools. This makes file sharing and conversion cumbersome for users outside the insurance domain.

For those who need a seamless conversion experience, Convert.Guru offers an intuitive drag-and-drop interface to convert AL3 files to various formats like PDF, CSV, and XML. The platform simplifies the process and ensures data security during conversion. Simply drag and drop your AL3 files onto the Convert.Guru webpage for a quick and reliable conversion.

Convert.Guru analyzes your AL3 file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.

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The AL3 Converter Story

The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our AL3 converter.