COT Converter

Extract text from COT files


Drop or upload your .COT file

How to extract text from your COT file

  1. Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your COT file.
  2. You’ll see a preview, if available.
  3. Click the "Convert file to..." button to extract text information.

Convert COT to another file type

To convert your COT file to another format, you need Capture One or other Raster Image software.

  • COT to BED
  • COT to SIN
  • COT to DWG
  • COT to DXF
  • COT to DGN
  • COT to RVT
  • COT to RFA
  • COT to SKP
  • COT to 3DM
  • COT to STEP
  • COT to IGES
  • COT to SAT

Convert a file to COT

To convert other file formats to the "Cached Preview File" file type, you need software like Capture One or a similar tool.

  • SLDASM to COT
  • DGN to COT
  • PRT to COT
  • IAM to COT
  • X_B to COT
  • CATPRODUCT to COT
  • SLDPRT to COT
  • RVT to COT
  • ASM to COT
  • DWG to COT
  • CATPART to COT
  • DXF to COT

About COT files

COT files, associated with ASCII-based CAD data, are vector image files utilized primarily for storing and exchanging 3D models. While they serve a niche purpose in specific design and engineering environments, converting them to more widely-used formats can be crucial for broader accessibility and application integration.

One of the primary challenges in working with COT files is their limited compatibility with popular design software. To address this, you can convert COT files to formats like DWG, DXF, PDF, and SVG. These formats are more universally recognized across various CAD and design platforms.

For conversion, desktop software like AutoCAD and Adobe Illustrator offer robust solutions. However, these tools can be expensive and complex for users unfamiliar with professional-grade software. Furthermore, challenges such as data loss, inaccurate rendering, and compatibility issues often arise during conversion.

The drawbacks of using COT files include limited software support and potential difficulties in sharing and collaboration. These factors highlight the importance of converting COT files into more accessible formats for better efficiency and usability.

For hassle-free conversion, consider using the free and user-friendly service at Convert.Guru. Simply drag-n-drop your COT files onto the webpage to convert them into your desired format quickly and effortlessly. This service ensures a smooth transition, maintaining the integrity of your data while expanding its usability.

Convert.Guru analyzes your COT file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.

Users also converted COP, COS, EIP, IIQ, BED and SIN files.



The COT 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 COT converter.