PGN Converter
Convert PGN files online for free
Drop or upload your .PGN file
How to convert your PGN file
- Click Select File above, and choose your PGN file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert PGN to another file type
The converter easily converts your PGN file to various formats—free and online. No Steam or extra software needed.
- PGN to FEN
- PGN to GIF
- PGN to EXE
- PGN to ISO
- PGN to BIN
- PGN to CUE
- PGN to PAK
- PGN to WAD
- PGN to PK3
- PGN to PK4
- PGN to BSP
- PGN to MAP
Convert a file to PGN
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the PGN file type—in the best quality.
- MOD to PGN
- BIN to PGN
- CFG to PGN
- SCX to PGN
- DAT to PGN
- MPQ to PGN
- LOG to PGN
- CUE to PGN
- INI to PGN
- EXE to PGN
- SCM to PGN
- ISO to PGN
About PGN files
PGN (Portable Game Notation) is a standard for the representation of chess games. It is the most popular file format for storing chess games and is used by many chess programs. PGN files are plain text files, which means they can be opened and edited with any text editor. The files contain the moves of a chess game, as well as any annotations or comments that may have been added. PGN files can be converted to other formats using software such as ChessBase Reader, Scid vs. PC, and ChessX. They can also be converted to other formats such as FEN (ForsythEdwards Notation) and EPD (Extended Position Description).
When converting PGN files, it is important to consider the accuracy of the conversion. PGN files can contain complex annotations and comments, which can be difficult to accurately translate into other formats. Another challenge is that PGN files may contain errors or typos, which can lead to incorrect conversions. Additionally, PGN files may not be compatible with certain software, making it difficult to open and view them.
For these reasons, it is often better to use an online website such as Convert.Guru to convert PGN files. Convert.Guru is free and easy to use, and it can accurately convert PGN files into a variety of formats. Additionally, Convert.Guru provides a range of other features, such as the ability to edit and annotate PGN files, making it a great choice for those who need to convert PGN files.
The PGN 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 PGN converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.