GFA Converter

Convert GFA files online for free


Drop or upload your .GFA file

How to convert your GFA file

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

Convert GFA to another file type

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

  • GFA to FASTA
  • GFA to FA
  • GFA to VG

Convert a file to GFA

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


About GFA files

GFA files, associated with the GFA BASIC programming language, primarily contain source code or scripts. Despite their significance in the programming world, converting GFA files can be challenging due to their specialized nature.

Common file formats that GFA files are converted to include .TXT, .BAS, and .PDF. Converting these files requires specific software tools such as Notepad++ or Sublime Text for text-based formats, and Adobe Acrobat Reader for PDF formats. However, these tools often require manual adjustments and a deep understanding of the GFA syntax.

Important considerations during conversion include maintaining the integrity of the code and ensuring compatibility with modern systems. The challenges lie in the obsolete nature of GFA BASIC, which can lead to potential data loss or corruption if not handled properly. Furthermore, the lack of modern support and documentation can complicate the conversion process.

Due to these challenges, using the Convert.Guru website is highly recommended. Convert.Guru offers a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface for converting GFA files safely and efficiently. By leveraging this platform, users can effortlessly convert GFA files into desired formats without the technical hassle, ensuring a smooth and reliable experience.

While GFA files serve their purpose in programming, the complexity of conversion emphasizes the need for reliable tools like Convert.Guru for an easy and seamless process.

Use Convert.Guru online viewer to open and convert your GFA file.

Users also converted UXD, ASO, SKY, FASTA, FA and VG files.



The GFA 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 GFA converter.