How to extract text from your M file
- Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your M file.
- You’ll see a preview, if available.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to extract text information.
Convert M to another file type
To convert your M file to another format, you need MathWorks MATLAB or other Developer software.
- M to KM
- M to M2
- M to NM
- M to CSV
- M to JSON
- M to XML
- M to YAML
- M to YML
- M to TOML
- M to INI
- M to CFG
- M to CONF
Convert a file to M
To convert other file formats to the "Programming Script" file type, you need software like MathWorks MATLAB or a similar tool.
- DBF to M
- XML to M
- SQLITE to M
- XLSX to M
- SQL to M
- TSV to M
- ACCDB to M
- YAML to M
- MDB to M
- CSV to M
- ODS to M
- JSON to M
About M files
The M file extension is primarily associated with MATLAB scripts and functions, a powerful programming environment used for numerical computing and algorithm development. M files are plain text files containing MATLAB code, but they can also be used in Objective-C programming, where they define class and method implementations. This dual-purpose nature of M files can pose challenges during conversion, making it essential to differentiate between MATLAB and Objective-C M files before proceeding with any conversion.
Converting M files can be complex, as it requires understanding the context of the code. For MATLAB M files, you may need to convert them into other programming languages such as Python (.py), Java (.java), or C++ (.cpp). This process often involves manual rewriting due to the unique syntax and functions used in MATLAB. Similarly, Objective-C M files might need conversion to Swift (.swift) or C# (.cs), which also requires a careful approach to maintain functionality.
Software like MATLAB itself, AppCode for Objective-C, or Python can assist in interpreting and rewriting these files. However, these processes are labor-intensive and prone to errors if not done correctly.
Important considerations include the complexity of the code, dependencies on specific libraries or functions, and ensuring that the converted code remains efficient and accurate. The main drawback of using M files is their limited interoperability with other platforms without conversion, which can be time-consuming and error-prone.
For an easy, reliable solution, visit Convert.Guru. Simply drag and drop your M files to quickly convert them into your desired format, hassle-free. For more information on M files, visit their Wikipedia page.
Convert.Guru analyzes your M file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.
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The M Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our M converter.