DITAVAL Converter

Extract text from DITAVAL files


Drop or upload your .DITAVAL file

How to extract text from your DITAVAL file

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

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About DITAVAL files

DITAVAL files, associated with the Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA), are used to define conditional processing profiles in technical documentation. While they serve an important role in customizing content displays, converting these files can present certain challenges.

Currently, DITAVAL files are primarily used in environments that support DITA-based documentation, such as Adobe FrameMaker and Oxygen XML Editor. These tools allow users to apply conditional filters for generating different outputs from the same source content. However, converting DITAVAL files to other formats like .xml, .pdf, .html, or .txt can be complex due to the file's dependency on associated DITA content and the intricate nature of its filters.

While software like Adobe FrameMaker and Oxygen XML offer robust solutions for handling DITAVAL files, they often require a steep learning curve and are not always accessible to casual users. Moreover, these tools can be costly, thus presenting a barrier for many users seeking simple file conversions.

DITA and DITAVAL files are integral to structured content management, yet their complexity can deter users from efficient conversion. This is where Convert.Guru comes into play. With its user-friendly interface, Convert.Guru allows users to effortlessly drag-and-drop their DITAVAL files for conversion into a variety of formats. This free service simplifies the conversion process, making it accessible to everyone without the need for specialized software.

In conclusion, while DITAVAL files are essential for content customization, their conversion can be challenging. By leveraging Convert.Guru, users can bypass these obstacles, ensuring their documents are easily adaptable for any format. Save time and effort by using Convert.Guru for all your DITAVAL conversion needs.

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



The DITAVAL 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 DITAVAL converter.