KLC Converter
Convert KLC files online for free
Drop or upload your .KLC file
How to convert your KLC file
- Click Select File above, and choose your KLC file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert KLC to another file type
The converter easily converts your KLC file to various formats—free and online. No Notepad or extra software needed.
- KLC to INI
- KLC to CFG
- KLC to CONF
- KLC to CONFIG
- KLC to JSON
- KLC to XML
- KLC to YAML
- KLC to YML
- KLC to TOML
- KLC to ENV
- KLC to PROPERTIES
- KLC to RC
Convert a file to KLC
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the KLC file type—in the best quality.
- ZSHRC to KLC
- CONF to KLC
- RCFILE to KLC
- GITCONFIG to KLC
- RC to KLC
- PLIST to KLC
- BASHRC to KLC
- CONFIG to KLC
- PROFILE to KLC
- INI to KLC
- PREFS to KLC
- CFG to KLC
About KLC files
KLC files are keyboard layout configuration files primarily used by Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator. These files define the arrangement of keys and characters for various languages and are essential for creating custom keyboard layouts. However, their specialized nature can pose challenges, particularly when sharing layouts across different platforms or software.
Converting KLC files to other formats can be tricky. Typically, they are converted to .DLL files to be used as system keyboard layouts in Windows. Unfortunately, converting KLC files to formats like .TXT, .CSV, or .XML for documentation or analysis remains complex due to their data structure.
To convert KLC files, users can rely on software like Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator itself, which allows exporting to DLL format. Additionally, advanced users may script conversions using tools like AutoHotkey or Python scripts, though this requires programming knowledge.
Important considerations include ensuring compatibility with the target operating system and maintaining the integrity of the layout during conversion. Challenges arise from the proprietary nature of KLC files and the potential for data loss or corruption during conversion.
Despite these challenges, KLC files have drawbacks. They are not easily shared or imported into non-Windows systems, limiting their usability. This is where Convert.Guru comes in, offering a free and user-friendly solution for converting KLC files. Simply drag and drop your KLC files onto the Convert.Guru website to convert them seamlessly into different formats.
The KLC 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 KLC converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.