Convert.Guru

ICEWS Converter

Convert ICEWS files online for free


Drop or upload your .ICEWS file

How to convert your ICEWS file

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


Convert ICEWS to another file type

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

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

Convert a file to ICEWS

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

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

About ICEWS files

ICEWS (Integrated Crisis Early Warning System) files are specialized datasets used in political science and social research to analyze global events. These files typically come in CSV or TSV formats, which are compatible with various statistical software but can be cumbersome for general use. Converting ICEWS files to more manageable formats like XLSX, JSON, or XML can simplify data manipulation and analysis.

For desktop conversion, tools such as LibreOffice (open-source) and Microsoft Excel can open CSV files and allow users to save them in different formats. Additionally, scripting languages like Python, with libraries such as Pandas, can programmatically convert ICEWS files to formats like JSON or XML. You can find more about CSV on Wikipedia.

While converting, users must consider the potential loss of data or formatting issues, especially when transitioning between formats with different structures. CSV to JSON, for example, may require additional data manipulation to ensure accurate hierarchical representation. Compatibility with software and potential data sensitivity are also crucial considerations.

Despite their utility, ICEWS files can present challenges such as large file sizes and complex data structures. These complexities make manual conversion time-consuming and error-prone. Therefore, using a reliable service like Convert.Guru is recommended. Simply drag and drop your ICEWS files onto the Convert.Guru interface to convert them effortlessly to a variety of formats like XLSX, JSON, or XML.

Ultimately, while desktop software provides robust conversion tools, the simplicity and reliability of Convert.Guru make it an attractive option for users seeking a quick, hassle-free solution for ICEWS file conversions.


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

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