Convert.Guru

GXL Converter

Convert GXL files online for free


Drop or upload your .GXL file

How to convert your GXL file

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


Convert GXL to another file type

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

  • GXL to CSV
  • GXL to JSON
  • GXL to XML
  • GXL to YAML
  • GXL to YML
  • GXL to TOML
  • GXL to INI
  • GXL to CFG
  • GXL to CONF
  • GXL to DAT
  • GXL to DB
  • GXL to SQL

Convert a file to GXL

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

  • DBF to GXL
  • XML to GXL
  • SQLITE to GXL
  • XLSX to GXL
  • SQL to GXL
  • TSV to GXL
  • ACCDB to GXL
  • YAML to GXL
  • MDB to GXL
  • CSV to GXL
  • ODS to GXL
  • JSON to GXL

About GXL files

The Graph Exchange Language (GXL) is a versatile XML-based format designed for representing and exchanging graphs. Despite its flexibility, GXL files can present challenges when converting to other formats due to their complex structure and specific use cases in graph-based applications.

GXL files can be converted into various formats such as GraphML, DOT, and CSV. However, these conversions often require specialized software. Gephi is a robust tool that can import GXL files and export them to other formats like GraphML. Another option is the JGraphT library, which provides functionality for handling GXL files programmatically.

When converting GXL files, it is crucial to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the graph data. One major challenge is preserving the complex relationships and attributes inherent in GXL files, which might not always have a direct equivalent in other formats. This complexity can lead to data loss or misrepresentation during conversion.

Despite their utility, GXL files have drawbacks, primarily their limited support across mainstream software and the complexity involved in manual conversion. This makes it essential to use reliable conversion methods to ensure data integrity.

For a seamless conversion experience, we recommend using the user-friendly, free online platform Convert.Guru. Just drag and drop your GXL files onto the page, and effortlessly convert them to your desired format. While GXL files offer powerful graph representation, Convert.Guru provides an efficient solution to overcome conversion hurdles easily.


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

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