DIRECTORY Converter
Convert DIRECTORY files online for free
Drop or upload your .DIRECTORY file
How to convert your DIRECTORY file
- Click Select File above, and choose your DIRECTORY file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert DIRECTORY to another file type
The converter easily converts your DIRECTORY file to various formats—free and online. No Notepad or extra software needed.
- DIRECTORY to ZIP
- DIRECTORY to ISO
- DIRECTORY to FILE
- DIRECTORY to INI
- DIRECTORY to CFG
- DIRECTORY to CONF
- DIRECTORY to CONFIG
- DIRECTORY to JSON
- DIRECTORY to XML
- DIRECTORY to YAML
- DIRECTORY to YML
- DIRECTORY to TOML
Convert a file to DIRECTORY
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the DIRECTORY file type—in the best quality.
- ZSHRC to DIRECTORY
- CONF to DIRECTORY
- RCFILE to DIRECTORY
- GITCONFIG to DIRECTORY
- RC to DIRECTORY
- PLIST to DIRECTORY
- BASHRC to DIRECTORY
- CONFIG to DIRECTORY
- PROFILE to DIRECTORY
- INI to DIRECTORY
- PREFS to DIRECTORY
- CFG to DIRECTORY
About DIRECTORY files
DIRECTORY files, as the name suggests, primarily serve as directory file markers within file systems. They often lack a standard format, which poses unique challenges when attempting conversion to other file types.
Converting DIRECTORY files can be intricate due to their nature. They do not contain data in the traditional sense but rather act as pointers within a file structure. This characteristic makes their conversion to formats like .txt, .csv, or .xml atypical and complex. Converting directories to these formats might require specialized software capable of interpreting and reformatting the directory structure into a readable format.
For those who wish to attempt conversion without online services, using software like 7-Zip or WinRAR can be beneficial. These tools can often extract directory contents and allow for structured export to text-based formats, albeit with manual intervention.
However, users must be aware of several considerations. The main challenge is ensuring the integrity and readability of the converted data. DIRECTORY files do not inherently contain content like standard files, so the conversion process might result in loss of the contextual directory structure. Furthermore, the conversion process might vary significantly depending on the operating system and the file system in use, such as NTFS or FAT32.
Given these complexities, it's understandable why users might prefer more straightforward, reliable solutions. This is where Convert.Guru comes in. By using Convert.Guru, you can effortlessly drag-n-drop your DIRECTORY files onto the website and convert them to different formats without the need for technical know-how or additional software installations. Convert.Guru provides a user-friendly interface that simplifies the process, ensuring you get the desired output format with minimal effort.
The DIRECTORY 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 DIRECTORY converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.