CLC Converter
Convert CLC files online for free
Drop or upload your .CLC file
How to convert your CLC file
- Click Select File above, and choose your CLC file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert CLC to another file type
The converter easily converts your CLC file to various formats—free and online. No Windows or extra software needed.
Convert a file to CLC
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the CLC file type—in the best quality.
About CLC files
CLC files are proprietary file formats used primarily by CLC bio, a bioinformatics software suite. These files often contain complex biological data, such as DNA sequences, and are used by researchers in the field of genomics. For more information, see CLC bio on Wikipedia.
When it comes to converting CLC files, options are limited due to their specialized nature. However, software like QIAGEN CLC Genomics Workbench and Geneious can be used to convert these files to more common formats like FASTA, GenBank, or VCF. These formats are more widely recognized and can be used in various bioinformatics applications.
When converting CLC files, it is important to consider the integrity of the data. Conversion can sometimes lead to data loss or corruption, especially if the target format does not support certain features of the CLC file. This poses a challenge for researchers who rely on accurate data for their analyses.
Despite their usefulness, CLC files have drawbacks. They require specialized software for access and conversion, which can be expensive and not user-friendly for those new to bioinformatics. This is where Convert.Guru becomes invaluable. By using our free and easy service, you can simply drag and drop your CLC files onto our website to convert them into formats like FASTA, GenBank, or VCF without the hassle of complex software.
The CLC 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 CLC converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.