How to convert your CDXL file
- Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your CDXL file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert CDXL to another file type
The converter easily converts your CDXL file to various formats—free and online. No Windows or extra software needed.
Convert a file to CDXL
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the CDXL file type—in the best quality.
About CDXL files
CDXL, a file format used primarily on Amiga computers, is known for storing video and audio data. Despite its historical significance, CDXL files present several challenges in modern usage, such as limited support and compatibility with current software.
CDXL files can be converted to more widely used formats like MP4, AVI, MOV, and MKV. To achieve this, you can use software like FFmpeg, a powerful, open-source tool that supports a wide range of file formats. For those using VLC Media Player, it also offers conversion capabilities, though with a more user-friendly interface. More information about the CDXL format can be found on Wikipedia.
Converting CDXL files involves several considerations. The primary challenge is the potential loss of quality or metadata during the conversion process. Additionally, due to the age of the format, some modern systems may not natively support CDXL, making the process cumbersome for users without technical expertise.
While CDXL files have their drawbacks, such as limited compatibility and potential quality loss, converting them to modern formats is essential for broader usability. The Convert.Guru website simplifies this process by allowing users to drag and drop their CDXL files for conversion. This free, easy-to-use platform ensures safe and reliable conversion, making it the preferred choice for users looking to update their media libraries.
Use Convert.Guru online viewer to open and convert your CDXL file.
Similar file types are CDXML, THX, zom, 8MED.
The CDXL 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 CDXL converter.