GIG Converter
Convert GIG files online for free
Drop or upload your .GIG file
How to convert your GIG file
- Click Select File above, and choose your GIG file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert GIG to another file type
The converter easily converts your GIG file to various formats—free and online. No Media Player or extra software needed.
- GIG to MB
- GIG to MEG
- GIG to BYTES
- GIG to KB
- GIG to MP3
- GIG to WAV
- GIG to AAC
- GIG to FLAC
- GIG to OGG
- GIG to WMA
- GIG to M4A
- GIG to AIFF
Convert a file to GIG
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the GIG file type—in the best quality.
- MIDI to GIG
- AAC to GIG
- TTA to GIG
- AU to GIG
- WV to GIG
- DTS to GIG
- MID to GIG
- FLAC to GIG
- RA to GIG
- MP3 to GIG
- PCM to GIG
- WAV to GIG
About GIG files
The GIG file format is a proprietary format developed for the GigaStudio sampler, primarily used for high-quality audio sampling. While it offers superior sound quality, it has several drawbacks that make users consider other formats.
GIG files can be converted to various formats such as WAV, AIFF, MP3, and FLAC. Conversion tools like Audacity and REAPER can be used for this purpose. However, converting GIG files can present challenges due to its complex structure and size, which may lead to loss of quality or data corruption.
One critical consideration is the preservation of sound quality. Some conversion methods may not fully retain the nuances of the original GIG file, leading to a loss in audio fidelity. This is particularly important for professional music producers who rely on precise sound quality.
Furthermore, the GIG format is not universally supported, making it difficult to work with in various audio editing software. This lack of compatibility often necessitates conversion to more widely-accepted formats for ease of use.
For easy and reliable conversion of GIG files, we recommend using the free and user-friendly service at Convert.Guru. Simply drag and drop your GIG files onto the webpage to convert them into your desired format.
The GIG 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 GIG converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.