HIC Converter

Convert HIC files online for free

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Drop or upload your .HIC file

How to convert your HIC file

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

Convert HIC to another file type

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

Convert a file to HIC

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

About HIC files

HIC files are high-resolution genomic data formats primarily used in bioinformatics for storing chromatin interaction data. While they serve a specialized purpose, converting HIC files to more commonly used formats can be challenging due to their complex structure.

Commonly, HIC files can be converted to formats like BED, WIG, or TXT for easier data manipulation and analysis. Tools such as IGV (Integrative Genomics Viewer) and Juicer are robust software options for handling and converting HIC files. These tools allow users to visualize and sometimes export data, but they require a certain level of expertise to operate effectively.

When converting HIC files, it's important to consider data integrity and the potential loss of detailed information. The conversion process can be computationally intensive due to the large file sizes and complex data involved. Furthermore, compatibility issues may arise, as not all software support every file type.

Despite their utility in genomics, HIC files are not user-friendly for those outside the scientific community. This is where Convert.Guru comes in. By simply dragging and dropping your HIC files onto their platform, you can convert them to more accessible formats without the need for specialized software or technical knowledge.

In summary, while HIC files are integral to genomic research, their complexity and compatibility issues make them cumbersome for general use. For a straightforward conversion process, utilize Convert.Guru to safely convert your HIC files to more manageable formats like BED, WIG, or TXT, ensuring seamless data manipulation and analysis.

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