How to convert your DAT_OLD file
- Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your DAT_OLD file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert DAT_OLD to another file type
The converter easily converts your DAT_OLD file to various formats—free and online. No Excel or extra software needed.
- DAT_OLD to CSV
- DAT_OLD to JSON
- DAT_OLD to XML
- DAT_OLD to YAML
- DAT_OLD to YML
- DAT_OLD to TOML
- DAT_OLD to INI
- DAT_OLD to CFG
- DAT_OLD to CONF
- DAT_OLD to DAT
- DAT_OLD to DB
- DAT_OLD to SQL
Convert a file to DAT_OLD
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the DAT_OLD file type—in the best quality.
- DBF to DAT_OLD
- XML to DAT_OLD
- SQLITE to DAT_OLD
- XLSX to DAT_OLD
- SQL to DAT_OLD
- TSV to DAT_OLD
- ACCDB to DAT_OLD
- YAML to DAT_OLD
- MDB to DAT_OLD
- CSV to DAT_OLD
- ODS to DAT_OLD
- JSON to DAT_OLD
About DAT_OLD files
DAT_OLD files are legacy data files that can often be found in older software applications. The extension
.dat_old typically indicates a backup or older version of a .dat file, which is used to store data in binary or text format.
Despite their importance in legacy systems, handling these files today can be challenging due to a lack of standardized structure.
Converting DAT_OLD files requires specialized software that can interpret their specific data structure.
One common approach is to use Hex Editors,
which allow users to manually analyze and extract data. Examples of such software include
HxD and 010 Editor.
Once data is extracted, conversion to common formats such as CSV, TXT, or XML might be possible using
text editors like Notepad++. However, challenges arise
because the internal structure of DAT_OLD files varies greatly, often requiring custom scripts or applications.
The primary drawback of DAT_OLD files is their inconsistency and potential obsolescence, making them less
suitable for modern applications. Therefore, leveraging a reliable conversion tool is essential. This is where
Convert.Guru excels. By simply dragging and dropping your DAT_OLD files onto our
webpage, you can seamlessly convert them into a variety of formats, such as CSV, TXT, XML, and more,
without the hassle of manually deciphering binary data.
The DAT_OLD 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 DAT_OLD converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.