ECL Converter
Convert ECL files online for free
Drop or upload your .ECL file
How to convert your ECL file
- Click Select File above, and choose your ECL file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert ECL to another file type
The converter easily converts your ECL file to various formats—free and online. No Excel or extra software needed.
- ECL to CSV
- ECL to JSON
- ECL to XML
- ECL to YAML
- ECL to YML
- ECL to TOML
- ECL to INI
- ECL to CFG
- ECL to CONF
- ECL to DAT
- ECL to DB
- ECL to SQL
Convert a file to ECL
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the ECL file type—in the best quality.
- DBF to ECL
- XML to ECL
- SQLITE to ECL
- XLSX to ECL
- SQL to ECL
- TSV to ECL
- ACCDB to ECL
- YAML to ECL
- MDB to ECL
- CSV to ECL
- ODS to ECL
- JSON to ECL
About ECL files
ECL files, commonly associated with IBM Cognos Analytics, are used for managing and storing report templates and layouts. While ECL files serve specific functions within Cognos environments, their use outside these systems is limited, posing challenges for users needing to convert them into more accessible formats.
Converting ECL files can be complex due to their specialized nature. Direct conversion options are limited, but you can use software like IBM Cognos Analytics itself to export ECL files into more versatile formats like PDF, XLSX, or CSV, which are more universally supported. However, this requires access to the Cognos environment and adequate permissions.
One of the primary drawbacks of ECL files is their dependency on specific software environments, making it difficult for users without IBM Cognos access to utilize or convert these files. This limitation highlights the importance of using a reliable conversion service.
For users seeking an easy and efficient solution to convert ECL files, Convert.Guru is an excellent choice. This platform allows you to drag and drop your ECL files for seamless conversion into a variety of formats such as PDF, DOCX, or XLSX, ensuring broader usability and accessibility. Despite the complexity of ECL files, the intuitive interface of Convert.Guru simplifies the conversion process, making it accessible even to those with limited technical expertise.
By leveraging the capabilities of Convert.Guru, users can overcome the inherent challenges associated with ECL files, ensuring their data is readily available in the desired format without the need for specialized software or technical know-how.
The ECL 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 ECL converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.