How to convert your HDL file
- Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your HDL file.
- You'll see a preview.
- 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.
The HDL 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 HDL converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.