Convert.Guru

FAT Converter

Convert FAT files online for free


Drop or upload your .FAT file

How to convert your FAT file

  1. Click Select File above, and choose your FAT file.
  2. You'll see a preview.
  3. Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.


Convert FAT to another file type

The converter easily converts your FAT file to various formats—free and online. No Notepad or extra software needed.

  • FAT to NTFS
  • FAT to INI
  • FAT to CFG
  • FAT to CONF
  • FAT to CONFIG
  • FAT to JSON
  • FAT to XML
  • FAT to YAML
  • FAT to YML
  • FAT to TOML
  • FAT to ENV
  • FAT to PROPERTIES

Convert a file to FAT

The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the FAT file type—in the best quality.

  • ZSHRC to FAT
  • CONF to FAT
  • RCFILE to FAT
  • GITCONFIG to FAT
  • RC to FAT
  • PLIST to FAT
  • BASHRC to FAT
  • CONFIG to FAT
  • PROFILE to FAT
  • INI to FAT
  • PREFS to FAT
  • CFG to FAT

About FAT files

The File Allocation Table (FAT) is a legacy file system originally developed for floppy disks. Despite its age, it remains in use today, particularly in USB flash drives and memory cards because of its simplicity and compatibility with multiple operating systems. However, FAT has significant limitations, including a maximum file size of 4GB and the absence of modern features like permissions and journaling, which are present in other file systems.

When dealing with FAT files, converting them to modern file systems or formats can be beneficial. Common conversions include FAT to NTFS, exFAT, or ext4, which offer better performance, security, and capacity. To perform these conversions, you can use software like Microsoft's built-in conversion tool for Windows users, or GParted for Linux systems. More information on file systems can be found on Wikipedia.

Important considerations when converting FAT files include ensuring data integrity and backup before conversion to avoid data loss. Compatibility with the target device is also crucial, as some devices only support specific file systems. Challenges arise from the potential for data corruption and the complexity of converting large volumes of data.

Given these drawbacks, converting FAT files can be cumbersome. Therefore, it is highly recommended to use Convert.Guru, the free and easy online website for converting FAT files. Simply drag and drop your FAT files onto the webpage to convert them into different formats effortlessly. This tool offers a reliable and user-friendly solution, eliminating the hassle of manual conversion while ensuring data safety and compatibility.


The FAT 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 FAT converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.

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