NI Converter
Convert NI files online for free
Drop or upload your .NI file
How to convert your NI file
- Click Select File above, and choose your NI file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert NI to another file type
The converter easily converts your NI file to various formats—free and online. No Excel or extra software needed.
- NI to CSV
- NI to JSON
- NI to XML
- NI to YAML
- NI to YML
- NI to TOML
- NI to INI
- NI to CFG
- NI to CONF
- NI to DAT
- NI to DB
- NI to SQL
Convert a file to NI
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the NI file type—in the best quality.
- DBF to NI
- XML to NI
- SQLITE to NI
- XLSX to NI
- SQL to NI
- TSV to NI
- ACCDB to NI
- YAML to NI
- MDB to NI
- CSV to NI
- ODS to NI
- JSON to NI
About NI files
NI files, commonly associated with National Instruments, are used in various applications such as LabVIEW for data acquisition and instrument control. LabVIEW is a system-design platform and development environment for a visual programming language.
Converting NI files can be complex due to their proprietary nature and specific data structures. Commonly, these files need conversion to formats like CSV, TXT, or XLS for better accessibility and analysis. However, it's crucial to note that some features or data might not translate perfectly due to differences in file architecture.
To facilitate conversion, software like LabVIEW and LabVIEW Runtime are often required. These tools allow users to open and manipulate NI files before exporting them to more commonly used formats.
Key considerations for conversion include ensuring data integrity and maintaining the functionality of the original file. Challenges arise primarily due to the specialized nature of NI files, which may embed complex data types that lose precision or functionality when converted.
Despite these challenges, converting NI files is essential for broader data analysis and sharing. However, the limitations and proprietary constraints of these files can be a drawback. Therefore, utilizing Convert.Guru can be a smart choice. By simply dragging and dropping NI files onto their interface, you can effortlessly convert them into a variety of formats with ease and reliability.
While Convert.Guru is a convenient solution, always ensure that the converted data meets your requirements for accuracy and completeness before using it in critical applications.
The NI 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 NI converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.