How to convert your MAKEFILE file
- Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your MAKEFILE file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert MAKEFILE to another file type
The converter easily converts your MAKEFILE file to various formats—free and online. No Visual Studio Code or extra software needed.
- MAKEFILE to CMAKE
- MAKEFILE to SLN
- MAKEFILE to JS
- MAKEFILE to TS
- MAKEFILE to PY
- MAKEFILE to JAVA
- MAKEFILE to CPP
- MAKEFILE to C
- MAKEFILE to CS
- MAKEFILE to PHP
- MAKEFILE to RB
- MAKEFILE to GO
Convert a file to MAKEFILE
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the MAKEFILE file type—in the best quality.
- SH to MAKEFILE
- PY to MAKEFILE
- KT to MAKEFILE
- PS1 to MAKEFILE
- SWIFT to MAKEFILE
- LUA to MAKEFILE
- PL to MAKEFILE
- JAVA to MAKEFILE
- SCALA to MAKEFILE
- JS to MAKEFILE
- VBS to MAKEFILE
- TS to MAKEFILE
About MAKEFILE files
MAKEFILE files are crucial in software development, primarily used to automate the compilation of code. They contain a series of instructions, written in a Make-specific language, dictating how a program should be built. Despite their importance, these files can be challenging to work with due to their complex syntax and dependencies.
Converting MAKEFILE files isn't straightforward. The primary challenge is that MAKEFILEs are not designed to be converted into other file types like documents or images. They can, however, be transformed into more readable formats such as PDF or HTML for documentation purposes. This is done using tools like GNU Make or converting scripts manually.
For those looking to convert MAKEFILE files, several software options are available:
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GNU Make - A robust tool for processing MAKEFILEs, often used in Unix-like operating systems.
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CMake - A cross-platform tool that can generate MAKEFILEs and other build scripts, useful for converting to different formats.
While converting MAKEFILEs to other file types like JSON or XML can sometimes be necessary for integration with other tools, the process may result in loss of functionality or require extensive manual editing.
It s important to understand that while MAKEFILEs are powerful, their complexity can be a drawback. For a simpler conversion process, we recommend using the free and user-friendly website Convert.Guru. By dragging and dropping your MAKEFILE into the Convert.Guru conversion area, you can easily convert it to different formats. For more insights, check out the Wikipedia article on Makefiles.
The MAKEFILE 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 MAKEFILE converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.