Convert.Guru

HDL Converter

Convert HDL files online for free


Drop or upload your .HDL file
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How to convert your HDL file

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

Convert HDL to another file type

The converter easily converts your HDL file to various formats—free and online. No Visual Studio Code or extra software needed.

  • HDL to JS
  • HDL to TS
  • HDL to PY
  • HDL to JAVA
  • HDL to CPP
  • HDL to C
  • HDL to CS
  • HDL to PHP
  • HDL to RB
  • HDL to GO
  • HDL to RS
  • HDL to SWIFT

Convert a file to HDL

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

  • SH to HDL
  • PY to HDL
  • KT to HDL
  • PS1 to HDL
  • SWIFT to HDL
  • LUA to HDL
  • PL to HDL
  • JAVA to HDL
  • SCALA to HDL
  • JS to HDL
  • VBS to HDL
  • TS to HDL

About HDL files

HDL (Hardware Description Language) files are used to model and simulate digital systems such as integrated circuits. Common HDL languages include VHDL and Verilog, each having unique syntax and capabilities. HDL files are integral in electronic design automation (EDA) and are typically text files containing code that describes the behavior and structure of electronic systems. You can learn more about VHDL and Verilog on Wikipedia.

Converting HDL files to other formats can be challenging due to their complex nature and the technical precision required. Typical conversions include transforming HDL files into formats like .v, .vhd, and .sv for various simulation and synthesis tools. Software such as Xilinx Vivado and Intel Quartus Prime can assist in such conversions, although they often require a steep learning curve and extensive setup.

Key considerations for converting HDL files involve ensuring compatibility with target simulation or synthesis tools, maintaining the functionality of the original design, and understanding the limitations of each file format. Challenges include potential loss of data integrity, differences in language semantics, and tool-specific syntax requirements.

Despite their utility, HDL files come with drawbacks such as steep learning curves, complex syntax, and the need for specialized software for editing and conversion. For users seeking a hassle-free solution, Convert.Guru offers a simple drag-and-drop interface to convert HDL files into various formats with ease and reliability. While HDL files are essential for professionals, using Convert.Guru can simplify the conversion process, making it accessible for everyone.

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

Similar file types are HTML, PDF, F90, CLJ, ERL.



The HDL 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 HDL converter.

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