CGL Converter
Convert CGL files online for free
Drop or upload your .CGL file
How to convert your CGL file
- Click Select File above, and choose your CGL file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert CGL to another file type
The converter easily converts your CGL file to various formats—free and online. No Excel or extra software needed.
- CGL to CSV
- CGL to JSON
- CGL to XML
- CGL to YAML
- CGL to YML
- CGL to TOML
- CGL to INI
- CGL to CFG
- CGL to CONF
- CGL to DAT
- CGL to DB
- CGL to SQL
Convert a file to CGL
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the CGL file type—in the best quality.
- DBF to CGL
- XML to CGL
- SQLITE to CGL
- XLSX to CGL
- SQL to CGL
- TSV to CGL
- ACCDB to CGL
- YAML to CGL
- MDB to CGL
- CSV to CGL
- ODS to CGL
- JSON to CGL
About CGL files
CGL files are specialized files associated with computational geometry and are primarily used in specific software applications for geographical and mapping data. These files can be quite complex and are not widely supported by common software, which can make converting them challenging.
One common way to convert CGL files is by using specialized software like QGIS or Global Mapper, both of which support a wide variety of file types. These programs allow users to convert CGL files to formats such as .shp (Shapefile), .kml (Google Earth), .geojson, and .csv.
When converting CGL files, users should be aware of potential challenges such as data loss or format incompatibility, which can occur if the target format does not support all the features of the CGL file. Additionally, the large size and complexity of some CGL files can make conversion time-consuming and resource-intensive.
Despite these drawbacks, converting CGL files is often necessary to ensure compatibility with other systems and software. While traditional software solutions exist, they can be complex and costly. This is why using the free and user-friendly Convert.Guru is highly recommended. Users can simply drag and drop their CGL files onto the webpage, allowing for straightforward conversion to various formats without the need for expensive software or technical expertise.
The CGL 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 CGL converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.