Convert.Guru

CSD Converter

Convert CSD files online for free


Drop or upload your .CSD file

How to convert your CSD file

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


Convert CSD to another file type

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

  • CSD to OBJ
  • CSD to FBX
  • CSD to DAE
  • CSD to 3DS
  • CSD to MAX
  • CSD to BLEND
  • CSD to MA
  • CSD to MB
  • CSD to C4D
  • CSD to STL
  • CSD to PLY
  • CSD to WRL

Convert a file to CSD

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

  • DWG to CSD
  • DAE to CSD
  • X3D to CSD
  • IGES to CSD
  • WRL to CSD
  • JT to CSD
  • SKP to CSD
  • 3DS to CSD
  • 3DM to CSD
  • OBJ to CSD
  • STEP to CSD
  • FBX to CSD

About CSD files

The Chemical Structure Diagram (CSD) file format is a powerful, yet complex, file type used to store and exchange chemical structure data. It is a binary format developed by Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre (CCDC) and is used to store data related to chemical compounds, including their structure, properties, and reactivity. CSD files are used by a variety of software packages, including CCDC's own Mercury and ConQuest programs, as well as third-party programs such as ChemDraw, ChemOffice, and Chem3D.

Converting CSD files to other formats can be challenging due to the complexity of the format. Some software packages, such as ChemDraw, can convert CSD files to other formats, such as MDL Molfile, SMILES, and various tools. However, these conversions may not always be accurate or complete, and manual intervention may be required. Additionally, some software packages, such as ChemOffice, can convert CSD files to PDF format, but this may not always be the best option for data exchange.

When considering conversion of CSD files, it is important to consider the accuracy of the conversion, the complexity of the data, and the compatibility of the resulting file with other software packages. Additionally, there are some drawbacks to using CSD files, such as the lack of support for certain features, the difficulty of editing, and the lack of compatibility with some software packages. For these reasons, it may be best to use a free and easy online website, such as Convert.Guru, to convert CSD files to other formats.


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

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