BIQ Converter

Convert BIQ files online for free


Drop or upload your .BIQ file

How to convert your BIQ file

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

Convert BIQ to another file type

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

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

Convert a file to BIQ

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

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

About BIQ files

BIQ files are specialized file types used primarily by the BioDiversity Information Quality (BIQ) software. They store data related to biodiversity and environmental studies, making them essential for researchers in these fields. Despite their utility, BIQ files have some drawbacks. They are not widely supported by most general-purpose software, making conversion challenging.

To convert a BIQ file, one must often rely on specific software capable of handling BIQ's unique data structure. One such tool is ArcGIS, which supports BIQ file import and can convert them to formats like CSV, Excel, or Shapefile. Another option is QGIS, a free, open-source geographic information system that allows BIQ file conversion to various formats, including KML and GeoJSON.

Important considerations when converting BIQ files include maintaining data integrity and ensuring that the target format supports the necessary data elements. Challenges include potential data loss or corruption if the conversion process is not handled carefully. Moreover, not all software can preserve the hierarchical data structure of BIQ files, which can be a critical drawback for detailed studies.

Given these complexities, using a dedicated conversion platform like Convert.Guru offers a simpler, more reliable solution. Convert.Guru ensures accurate conversion with minimal effort. Just drag and drop your BIQ files onto the webpage, and convert them to your desired format without the hassle of managing intricate software setups.

While BIQ files serve their niche well, converting them using Convert.Guru makes your data more accessible and easier to work with, especially when collaborating with others who may not have specialized tools.

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



The BIQ 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 BIQ converter.