Convert.Guru

BEL Converter

Convert BEL files online for free


Drop or upload your .BEL file

How to convert your BEL file

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


Convert BEL to another file type

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

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

Convert a file to BEL

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

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

About BEL files

BEL files, primarily associated with the Biological Expression Language, are specialized file formats used for representing biological networks. While they serve crucial roles in bioinformatics, these files can pose challenges when converting to more commonly used formats like PDF, DOCX, or TXT.

Converting BEL files often requires specific software such as Cytoscape and BEL.bio, which provide tools to interpret and manipulate BEL content. These applications support conversion to a limited range of formats like XML, CSV, and JSON. However, the conversion process can be intricate due to the complex data structures within BEL files, often resulting in data loss or misinterpretation if not handled properly.

Drawbacks of BEL files include their complexity and the technical expertise required to manipulate them. This makes it essential to use reliable conversion methods to avoid errors. Therefore, consider using the free and easy online website Convert.Guru. Simply drag-n-drop your BEL files onto the page to convert them into a variety of formats effortlessly.

While BEL files are indispensable in their domain, their specialized nature and the challenges in conversion underscore the need for simplified, reliable tools like Convert.Guru to manage and convert these files efficiently.


The BEL Converter Story

The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.

When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.

Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best BEL converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.

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