HAV Converter
Convert HAV files online for free
Drop or upload your .HAV file
How to convert your HAV file
- Click Select File above, and choose your HAV file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert HAV to another file type
The converter easily converts your HAV file to various formats—free and online. No Excel or extra software needed.
- HAV to CSV
- HAV to JSON
- HAV to XML
- HAV to YAML
- HAV to YML
- HAV to TOML
- HAV to INI
- HAV to CFG
- HAV to CONF
- HAV to DAT
- HAV to DB
- HAV to SQL
Convert a file to HAV
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the HAV file type—in the best quality.
- DBF to HAV
- XML to HAV
- SQLITE to HAV
- XLSX to HAV
- SQL to HAV
- TSV to HAV
- ACCDB to HAV
- YAML to HAV
- MDB to HAV
- CSV to HAV
- ODS to HAV
- JSON to HAV
About HAV files
HAV files are a niche format, primarily associated with certain proprietary multimedia applications. This format is not widely used, which can pose challenges when trying to access or convert these files. Converting HAV files requires specific software, as they are not supported by many popular free applications.
To convert HAV files, desktop software like VLC Media Player and FFmpeg can be used. These tools offer powerful conversion capabilities, although they may involve a learning curve for inexperienced users. For those seeking technical details, you can refer to the relevant Wikipedia article on FFmpeg.
HAV files can typically be converted to more common formats such as MP4, AVI, and MKV. However, users should be aware of potential challenges, such as maintaining quality during conversion or ensuring compatibility with the software they choose. Conversion may also lead to loss of metadata or require additional settings adjustments.
Given these considerations, HAV files are not the most user-friendly choice for multimedia needs. They can be cumbersome due to compatibility issues and limited support. Therefore, it is advantageous to convert HAV files to more widely accepted formats.
While desktop software is available, it can be complicated for some users. For a more straightforward solution, the free and reliable Convert.Guru website offers a simple drag-and-drop feature for converting HAV files. This user-friendly approach ensures your files are converted efficiently, making it the preferred choice for those unfamiliar with desktop software complexities.
The HAV 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 HAV converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.