Convert.Guru

OSAX Converter

Convert OSAX files online for free


Drop or upload your .OSAX file

How to convert your OSAX file

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


Convert OSAX to another file type

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

  • OSAX to DLL
  • OSAX to SO
  • OSAX to DYLIB
  • OSAX to BUNDLE
  • OSAX to PLUGIN
  • OSAX to XPI
  • OSAX to CRX
  • OSAX to SAFARIEXTZ
  • OSAX to APPEX
  • OSAX to KEXT
  • OSAX to SYS
  • OSAX to DRV

Convert a file to OSAX

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

  • LV2 to OSAX
  • DYLIB to OSAX
  • VST to OSAX
  • AAX to OSAX
  • DRV to OSAX
  • TDE to OSAX
  • LADSPA to OSAX
  • BUNDLE to OSAX
  • AU to OSAX
  • DLL to OSAX
  • RTAS to OSAX
  • SO to OSAX

About OSAX files

OSAX files are known as scripting addition files primarily used on macOS systems. They extend the capabilities of AppleScript, a scripting language for automating tasks on Mac. While OSAX files are functional within their native environment, converting them to other formats can be challenging. This guide provides insights into converting OSAX files and explores the limitations and considerations involved.

When discussing OSAX file conversion, it's important to note that these files are not directly convertible to more common file types like .txt, .pdf, .docx, or .html due to their specialized nature in scripting. To convert OSAX files, users often resort to decompiling the scripts using software tools like AppleScript Editor on macOS. For those seeking a more comprehensive solution, BBEdit is another powerful text editor that may assist in handling scripting files.

Critical considerations for converting OSAX files include understanding that these files may contain specific macOS system calls, which may not translate well into other scripting languages or formats. This necessitates manual editing and a strong understanding of scripting languages. Additionally, converted files may lose some functionality or require additional coding to restore lost features.

Despite their utility within macOS, OSAX files pose several drawbacks. They are platform-dependent and can be cumbersome for users not familiar with AppleScript. Given these challenges, using an online tool like Convert.Guru is advisable. By simply dragging and dropping OSAX files onto the Convert.Guru platform, users can explore conversion options to more accessible formats. This user-friendly approach offers a convenient alternative for those looking to manage their file conversions effortlessly.


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

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