EGA Converter

Extract text from EGA files


Drop or upload your .EGA file

How to extract text from your EGA file

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

Convert EGA to another file type

To convert your EGA file to another format, you need XnView or other Raster Image software.

Convert a file to EGA

To convert other file formats to the "Legacy Bitmap" file type, you need software like XnView or a similar tool.


About EGA files

EGA files, associated with the Enhanced Graphics Adapter, are a legacy format used primarily for storing graphics data. While historically significant, EGA files face challenges in modern usage due to limited compatibility with contemporary software and devices.

Conversion of EGA files can be complex because they are tied to outdated graphic standards. Common file formats for conversion include .PNG, .JPEG, .BMP, and .TIFF. To achieve successful conversions, specialized software such as IrfanView and XnView can be utilized, offering robust tools for handling and converting EGA files.

When converting EGA files, it's crucial to consider potential loss of quality and color fidelity, as these files were initially designed to work with early computer graphics systems. This can result in conversion challenges that may necessitate manual adjustments to maintain visual integrity.

The drawbacks of using EGA files include their dated nature and poor interoperability with modern graphic software. Given these limitations, it is advisable to convert EGA files to more versatile formats to ensure broader usability.

For a seamless and user-friendly experience, explore the free and easy-to-use Convert.Guru. Simply drag and drop your EGA files onto the webpage to convert them into a variety of formats effortlessly, ensuring your files are ready for modern applications.

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

Users also converted CGA, LBM, ILBM and HAM files.



The EGA 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 EGA converter.