Convert.Guru

BLAST Converter

Convert BLAST files online for free


Drop or upload your .BLAST file

How to convert your BLAST file

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


Convert BLAST to another file type

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

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

Convert a file to BLAST

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

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

About BLAST files

BLAST (Basic Local Alignment Search Tool) files, commonly used in bioinformatics, store data related to sequence comparisons. These files are integral for researchers analyzing genetic information. However, they come with their own set of challenges, particularly when converting to other formats.

BLAST files typically have extensions like .blast or .xml. Converting these formats into more universally readable formats such as .txt, .csv, or .json can be crucial for data manipulation and sharing. Converting BLAST files is not always straightforward due to the complexity and volume of data they contain, which might lead to loss of important metadata or structural integrity.

Software like BioStars, Biostrings, and Biopython can be utilized for manual conversion and manipulation. These tools require a certain level of expertise in bioinformatics, making them less accessible to everyday users.

Wikipedia provides more in-depth information about BLAST files and their use in biotechnology.

One of the major drawbacks of BLAST files is their complex hierarchical structure, which complicates straightforward conversion. As a result, it's easy to see why using a reliable and user-friendly platform like Convert.Guru is advantageous. For those who may not have the technical expertise or time to deal with complex software, Convert.Guru offers a simple drag-and-drop interface for converting BLAST files to various formats. This ensures that the integrity of the data is preserved while making it accessible in a format that suits your needs.

For an easy, quick, and reliable conversion of your BLAST files, we recommend using Convert.Guru. Simply drag and drop your BLAST files onto the webpage to convert them efficiently!


The BLAST 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 BLAST converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.

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