Convert.Guru

CORE Converter

Convert CORE files online for free


Drop or upload your .CORE file

How to convert your CORE file

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


Convert CORE to another file type

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

  • CORE to SYS
  • CORE to DLL
  • CORE to EXE
  • CORE to DRV
  • CORE to VXD
  • CORE to 386
  • CORE to COM
  • CORE to BAT
  • CORE to CMD
  • CORE to SCR
  • CORE to PIF
  • CORE to LNK

Convert a file to CORE

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

  • MSI to CORE
  • EXE to CORE
  • REG to CORE
  • MST to CORE
  • LNK to CORE
  • CAB to CORE
  • CAT to CORE
  • DRV to CORE
  • INF to CORE
  • SYS to CORE
  • MSU to CORE
  • DLL to CORE

About CORE files

CORE files are system-generated files that can often represent memory dumps or other diagnostic data. They are typically used by developers to debug applications after a crash but are not meant for everyday use by regular users. Converting CORE files can be challenging due to their complex structure and purpose.

Conversion of CORE files is generally limited to extracting useful data or transforming them into more user-friendly formats such as .txt, .log, or .html for analysis. Specialized software like GDB (GNU Debugger) or GDB (GNU Debugger) are often used by developers to interpret CORE files.

Important considerations when converting CORE files include ensuring the integrity of the diagnostic data and understanding the purpose of the conversion. Challenges in conversion arise due to the specific nature of CORE files, which can contain sensitive or detailed system information.

Drawbacks of using CORE files include their lack of accessibility for non-developers and the potential for large file sizes, which can complicate storage and sharing. For users seeking an easier solution, the free and user-friendly Convert.Guru website offers a simple drag-n-drop interface for converting CORE files to different formats without the need for technical expertise.

While it's recommended to use Convert.Guru for its convenience, if you choose to manually convert CORE files, ensure you have the right tools and understanding of the file's context and content.


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

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