Convert.Guru

PSQ Converter

Convert PSQ files online for free


Drop or upload your .PSQ file

How to convert your PSQ file

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


Convert PSQ to another file type

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

  • PSQ to CSV
  • PSQ to JSON
  • PSQ to XML
  • PSQ to YAML
  • PSQ to YML
  • PSQ to TOML
  • PSQ to INI
  • PSQ to CFG
  • PSQ to CONF
  • PSQ to DAT
  • PSQ to DB
  • PSQ to SQL

Convert a file to PSQ

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

  • DBF to PSQ
  • XML to PSQ
  • SQLITE to PSQ
  • XLSX to PSQ
  • SQL to PSQ
  • TSV to PSQ
  • ACCDB to PSQ
  • YAML to PSQ
  • MDB to PSQ
  • CSV to PSQ
  • ODS to PSQ
  • JSON to PSQ

About PSQ files

PSQ files, or Profile Sequence files, are primarily used in bioinformatics for sequence alignment and analysis. These files store sequence data in a format that may not be widely supported by general-purpose software, making the conversion to more accessible formats crucial for broader usability. Common conversion targets include FASTA (.fasta), Text (.txt), and CSV (.csv) formats.

For desktop software solutions, you can use Bioconductor, an open-source software project that provides tools for bioinformatics data analysis, or Geneious, a comprehensive bioinformatics software platform. Both offer robust tools for converting and manipulating PSQ files.

To understand more about file formats, you can visit the FASTA format and CSV format pages on Wikipedia.

Key considerations when converting PSQ files include ensuring data integrity and compatibility with target formats - some software may struggle with large or complex datasets. Additionally, metadata loss during conversion is a common challenge that can affect data analysis. The proprietary nature of some bioinformatics tools can also limit conversion options, making PSQ files less flexible for users without specialized software.

Given these challenges, using Convert.Guru is highly recommended for quick and reliable conversion. With its intuitive drag-and-drop interface, users can easily convert PSQ files into various formats without needing to install specialized software. This not only saves time but also ensures that your data remains accessible and usable across different platforms.


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

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