Convert.Guru

API Converter

Convert API files online for free


Drop or upload your .API file

How to convert your API file

  1. Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your API file.
  2. You'll see a preview.
  3. Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.

Convert API to another file type

The converter easily converts your API file to various formats—free and online. No Excel or extra software needed.

  • API to MCP
  • API to SG
  • API to JSON
  • API to PDF
  • API to SDK
  • API to DLL
  • API to SO
  • API to DYLIB
  • API to BUNDLE
  • API to PLUGIN
  • API to XPI
  • API to CRX

Convert a file to API

The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the API file type—in the best quality.

  • LV2 to API
  • DYLIB to API
  • VST to API
  • AAX to API
  • DRV to API
  • TDE to API
  • LADSPA to API
  • BUNDLE to API
  • AU to API
  • DLL to API
  • RTAS to API
  • SO to API

About API files

API files are a specialized format often associated with Adobe Photoshop, containing plug-in data. Converting API files can be a challenging task due to their specific nature and proprietary data structure. However, understanding the available methods and tools can make this process manageable.

API files can be converted into several formats such as .jpg, .png, .pdf, and .tiff. These conversions typically require specialized software, as online services might not handle the proprietary data correctly.

For offline conversion, software like Adobe Photoshop is one of the most reliable tools. It can open API files and save them in different formats. Moreover, applications such as GIMP offer an open-source alternative, although they might require additional plug-ins to handle API files effectively.

When converting API files, consider the following challenges: the preservation of data integrity and the potential loss of metadata. The complexity of the API format may lead to incomplete or corrupted files if not converted properly. Additionally, proprietary features embedded within API files might not transfer seamlessly across different formats.

Despite these challenges, converting API files is crucial for ensuring compatibility and accessibility across various platforms. However, the technical hurdles might deter regular users. That's where Convert.Guru comes into play. Our website offers a free and user-friendly solution, allowing you to drag and drop your API files for conversion into multiple formats, eliminating the technical hassle and ensuring a smooth, reliable conversion process. For more detailed information on file formats, visit Wikipedia's file format page.

Use Convert.Guru online viewer to open and convert your API file.

Users also converted YAML, JSON, SEQU, MJS, PYX, MCP, SG, PDF and SDK files.



The API 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 API converter.

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