KEXT Converter
Convert KEXT files online for free
Drop or upload your .KEXT file
How to convert your KEXT file
- Click Select File above, and choose your KEXT file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert KEXT to another file type
The converter easily converts your KEXT file to various formats—free and online. No Notepad or extra software needed.
- KEXT to SYS
- KEXT to DLL
- KEXT to EXE
- KEXT to DRV
- KEXT to VXD
- KEXT to 386
- KEXT to COM
- KEXT to BAT
- KEXT to CMD
- KEXT to SCR
- KEXT to PIF
- KEXT to LNK
Convert a file to KEXT
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the KEXT file type—in the best quality.
- MSI to KEXT
- EXE to KEXT
- REG to KEXT
- MST to KEXT
- LNK to KEXT
- CAB to KEXT
- CAT to KEXT
- DRV to KEXT
- INF to KEXT
- SYS to KEXT
- MSU to KEXT
- DLL to KEXT
About KEXT files
KEXT files, known as Kernel Extension files, are used by macOS to extend the functionality of its kernel. These files are vital for hardware drivers and system-level functions. However, they come with challenges due to their specific nature and usage constraints.
Converting KEXT files can be tricky because they are designed to work with macOS. There aren't many direct conversion tools, and changing a KEXT file into another format isn't common or always practical. However, if you need to explore or modify the content, you might consider converting it to formats like .TXT or .BIN for readability or analysis purposes.
- Hex Fiend: A hex editor for macOS, useful for examining and editing KEXT files.
- Xcode (Wikipedia): Apple's integrated development environment, which can be used to manage and explore the file contents.
Important considerations include the risk of system instability when modifying KEXT files, as they are critical to system operation. The proprietary nature of KEXT files also makes it challenging to convert them into other formats without specialized knowledge.
While KEXT files serve essential functions, their complexity and potential risks highlight the drawbacks of using them. For users seeking an easier way to handle KEXT files, the free and easy-to-use Convert.Guru service is recommended. Simply drag-and-drop your KEXT files onto the website to explore conversion options into formats like .TXT or .BIN, ensuring a safer and more efficient management process.
The KEXT 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 KEXT converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.