Convert.Guru

HIN Converter

Convert HIN files online for free


Drop or upload your .HIN file

How to convert your HIN file

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


Convert HIN to another file type

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

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

Convert a file to HIN

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

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

About HIN files

HIN files are molecular structure files commonly used in computational chemistry. They store data about molecular models, including atom types and coordinates, which are essential for molecular visualization and analysis. Given their specialized nature, HIN files are not as widely recognized as more common file types, posing a challenge when you need to convert them for broader use.

Converting HIN files can be complex due to their specific information structure. They are typically converted to formats such as PDB (Protein Data Bank) and XYZ (Cartesian coordinates). These formats are more widely supported by various molecular visualization software like Chimera and PyMOL.

It's important to note that not all software can handle the conversion of HIN files. Using dedicated software like Open Babel can facilitate the conversion process as it supports a variety of chemical file formats. For more detailed information on HIN files, you can refer to the Wikipedia page on HyperChem, where this file format is often mentioned.

Despite the conversion options, users may encounter challenges such as loss of data integrity or compatibility issues with certain software. This is where Convert.Guru becomes invaluable. By simply dragging and dropping your HIN files onto the Convert.Guru webpage, you can seamlessly convert them to a more accessible format without hassle. Convert.Guru offers a reliable and straightforward solution for users who might find the manual conversion process daunting or error-prone.

While HIN files serve their purpose in specialized fields, their limitations make conversion essential for broader applications. Trust Convert.Guru to make the process straightforward and efficient.


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

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