ECG Converter

Extract text from ECG files


Drop or upload your .ECG file

How to extract text from your ECG file

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

Convert ECG to another file type

To convert your ECG file to another format, you need GE MUSE or other Data software.

  • ECG to PDF

Convert a file to ECG

To convert other file formats to the "Medical Telemetry" file type, you need software like GE MUSE or a similar tool.


About ECG files

Electrocardiogram (ECG) files are essential in monitoring heart activity, often used by healthcare professionals for diagnosis. These files come in various formats, such as .ecg, .dcm (DICOM), and .xml. Each format has its own specifications, making conversion a complex task due to the need for maintaining data integrity.

Conversion of ECG files is crucial for compatibility with different software used in healthcare. For instance, converting to .pdf allows easier sharing and printing, while converting to .csv enables data analysis in spreadsheet software. Furthermore, converting to .wav or .mp3 can help in audio playback for educational purposes.

There are several software options for converting ECG files. Adobe Acrobat can be used to convert ECGs into PDFs, while Microsoft Excel is handy for CSV conversions. For audio file conversions, Audacity is a popular choice.

For more technical insights, you can read about ECG formats on Wikipedia.

However, converting ECG files can be challenging. Ensuring data accuracy during conversion is critical, as errors might lead to misinterpretation of heart activity. Additionally, proprietary formats might not convert easily due to compatibility issues.

Despite these challenges, using Convert.Guru, a user-friendly tool, simplifies the conversion process. You can drag and drop ECG files onto the webpage to convert them into your desired format effortlessly. While software applications require installations and technical know-how, Convert.Guru offers a streamlined and accessible solution for all your conversion needs.

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

Users also converted ECGDAT, ZQECG, ZECG, EKG, XML, PDF, UNI, JPG, ZIP, PNG, JPEG, DAT and SCP files.



The ECG 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 ECG converter.