Convert.Guru

MSN Converter

Convert MSN files online for free


Drop or upload your .MSN file

How to convert your MSN file

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


Convert MSN to another file type

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

  • MSN to INI
  • MSN to CFG
  • MSN to CONF
  • MSN to CONFIG
  • MSN to JSON
  • MSN to XML
  • MSN to YAML
  • MSN to YML
  • MSN to TOML
  • MSN to ENV
  • MSN to PROPERTIES
  • MSN to RC

Convert a file to MSN

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

  • ZSHRC to MSN
  • CONF to MSN
  • RCFILE to MSN
  • GITCONFIG to MSN
  • RC to MSN
  • PLIST to MSN
  • BASHRC to MSN
  • CONFIG to MSN
  • PROFILE to MSN
  • INI to MSN
  • PREFS to MSN
  • CFG to MSN

About MSN files

The MSN file format, commonly associated with Microsoft Messenger logs, is a proprietary format used to store chat histories. However, as the MSN Messenger service was discontinued, these files have become less relevant, posing challenges for users needing to access or convert them for modern applications.

MSN files can be converted to formats such as .txt, .pdf, and .docx to ensure compatibility with more widely-used software. Converters like LibreOffice and Microsoft Word can be employed to open or convert these files, although the process may require intermediate steps such as exporting to a .txt file first. More information about MSN Messenger can be found on Wikipedia.

Challenges in converting MSN files primarily stem from their outdated format and potential encryption, which can hinder direct conversion and readability. Additionally, proprietary data structures mean that some content might not translate perfectly into other formats, leading to data loss or misinterpretation.

Despite these hurdles, converting MSN files remains crucial for preserving important data in easily accessible formats. While desktop software offers some solutions, they often involve complex processes and potential compatibility issues. This is why Convert.Guru stands out as the preferred solution. By simply dragging and dropping your MSN files into the Convert.Guru webpage, you can effortlessly convert them into a variety of formats, ensuring your data is both accessible and preserved.

In conclusion, while MSN files present certain challenges, utilizing Convert.Guru offers a straightforward, reliable solution to convert MSN files into more versatile and user-friendly formats.


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

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