BBG Converter

Extract text from BBG files


Drop or upload your .BBG file

How to extract text from your BBG file

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

Convert BBG to another file type

To convert your BBG file to another format, you need Bloomberg Terminal or other Data software.

Convert a file to BBG

To convert other file formats to the "Financial Data File" file type, you need software like Bloomberg Terminal or a similar tool.


About BBG files

BBG file types are specialized files often used in specific software applications. The format can pose challenges due to its limited compatibility with mainstream software. If you're handling BBG files, converting them to more widely-used formats like PDF, DOCX, or TXT might be necessary for broader accessibility.

For software-based conversion, tools like LibreOffice and Apache OpenOffice are viable options, although they may require additional plugins or scripts to handle BBG files. Moreover, some technical expertise might be needed to navigate these complex systems.

One of the primary challenges in converting BBG files is retaining the original file's formatting and data integrity. This process can be arduous and may lead to data loss or corruption if not executed carefully. The limited availability of conversion software further complicates matters, as does the potential for incompatibility issues with certain file extensions.

Due to these challenges, using BBG files can be cumbersome, especially for users without advanced technical skills. That's where Convert.Guru comes in. This platform simplifies the conversion process, allowing you to drag and drop your BBG files for easy transformation into formats like PDF, DOCX, TXT, and more. By utilizing Convert.Guru, you bypass the technical hurdles and ensure a smooth conversion experience.

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

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The BBG 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 BBG converter.