Convert.Guru

PCH Converter

Convert PCH files online for free


Drop or upload your .PCH file

How to convert your PCH file

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


Convert PCH to another file type

The converter easily converts your PCH file to various formats—free and online. No Visual Studio Code or extra software needed.

  • PCH to JS
  • PCH to TS
  • PCH to PY
  • PCH to JAVA
  • PCH to CPP
  • PCH to C
  • PCH to CS
  • PCH to PHP
  • PCH to RB
  • PCH to GO
  • PCH to RS
  • PCH to SWIFT

Convert a file to PCH

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

  • SH to PCH
  • PY to PCH
  • KT to PCH
  • PS1 to PCH
  • SWIFT to PCH
  • LUA to PCH
  • PL to PCH
  • JAVA to PCH
  • SCALA to PCH
  • JS to PCH
  • VBS to PCH
  • TS to PCH

About PCH files

PCH files, or Precompiled Header files, are primarily used by C and C++ programming languages to speed up compilation times. They store precompiled code, allowing subsequent compilations to skip processing headers, thus enhancing efficiency. While beneficial in development environments, PCH files can pose challenges when sharing or converting to other formats due to their specialized nature.

Converting PCH files is not straightforward due to their specific use case. Direct conversion to formats like .txt, .pdf, or .doc is impractical as they contain compiled binary data rather than human-readable text. However, you can convert PCH files to other development-related formats, such as .h (header files), if the original source is available.

For conversion tasks, software like GCC (GNU Compiler Collection) and Clang offer command-line tools to handle PCH files, although these are not conversion tools in the traditional sense. They allow you to manage and utilize PCH files within programming projects. For more information on PCH files, you can refer to the Wikipedia article on Precompiled Header.

Challenges in converting PCH files arise from their binary nature and dependence on specific compiler configurations. These files are not intended for use outside their original development context, making conversion difficult and sometimes resulting in compatibility issues across different systems or compiler versions.

Despite these challenges, it's crucial to explore conversion options when necessary. While offline tools offer some solutions, they require technical expertise. For a simplified approach, we recommend using Convert.Guru. Simply drag and drop your PCH files onto the website to explore conversion options suitable for your needs. With Convert.Guru, you can seamlessly convert PCH files without the hassle of configuring complex software.


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

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