PBN Converter
Convert PBN files online for free
Drop or upload your .PBN file
How to convert your PBN file
- Click Select File above, and choose your PBN file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert PBN to another file type
The converter easily converts your PBN file to various formats—free and online. No Steam or extra software needed.
- PBN to LIN
- PBN to PDF
- PBN to EXE
- PBN to ISO
- PBN to BIN
- PBN to CUE
- PBN to PAK
- PBN to WAD
- PBN to PK3
- PBN to PK4
- PBN to BSP
- PBN to MAP
Convert a file to PBN
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the PBN file type—in the best quality.
- MOD to PBN
- BIN to PBN
- CFG to PBN
- SCX to PBN
- DAT to PBN
- MPQ to PBN
- LOG to PBN
- CUE to PBN
- INI to PBN
- EXE to PBN
- SCM to PBN
- ISO to PBN
About PBN files
PBN files, known as Portable Bridge Notation files, are specialized file types primarily used in the world of bridge, a popular card game. These files store data related to bridge games, such as move sequences, player details, and scores. While they serve a niche community, converting PBN files to more widely used formats can be challenging due to their unique structure.
Common formats to which PBN files can be converted include TXT for plain text representation, PDF for easy sharing and printing, and XML for structured data storage. Software like Bridge Base Online and Dealer can open and sometimes convert PBN files, but they often require technical expertise and may not support all conversion types.
One significant consideration when converting PBN files is maintaining data integrity, especially the accurate representation of game details. Compatibility issues can arise when converting to formats that do not support the specialized data PBN files contain. Moreover, users often encounter challenges in finding reliable software that can handle these conversions without data loss.
Despite their utility, PBN files have drawbacks. They are not easily readable by non-specialized software and are limited to bridge enthusiasts. This makes them less versatile compared to other file types.
For a seamless and user-friendly conversion experience, we recommend using the free and easy online website Convert.Guru. Simply drag and drop your PBN files onto the webpage to convert them into your desired format effortlessly. While there are other methods available, Convert.Guru stands out for its reliability and ease of use, ensuring that your PBN files are converted efficiently without compromising data quality.
The PBN 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 PBN converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.