Convert.Guru

KIF Converter

Convert KIF files online for free


Drop or upload your .KIF file

How to convert your KIF file

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


Convert KIF to another file type

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

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

Convert a file to KIF

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

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

About KIF files

KIF files, or Knowledge Interchange Format files, are used primarily in artificial intelligence and knowledge representation. They store data in a text-based format that allows for easy sharing and understanding by different AI systems. While KIF files serve a specialized purpose, they can be converted into more common formats for broader use.

Converting KIF files can be challenging due to their complex structure. Key considerations include maintaining data integrity and ensuring compatibility with the target format. Common conversion targets include .txt, .xml, .json, and .csv.

Software like GNU Emacs and Notepad++ can manually handle KIF files, but they require a deep understanding of the file's structure. For automated conversion, programming languages such as Python, with libraries like Python and Pandas, offer scripting solutions.

The complexities involved in the conversion process highlight the drawbacks of KIF files: their niche use and the need for technical expertise. That's why using a user-friendly, reliable tool like Convert.Guru is advantageous. It allows you to drag-n-drop your KIF files for seamless conversion into various formats without hassle.

For more information on KIF files, visit the Wikipedia page.


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

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