Convert.Guru

QDP Converter

Convert QDP files online for free


Drop or upload your .QDP file

How to convert your QDP file

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


Convert QDP to another file type

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

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

Convert a file to QDP

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

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

About QDP files

QDP files, known as Quick and Dandy Plotter files, are primarily used in scientific and engineering fields for plotting data. Despite their niche utility, QDP files can be cumbersome due to compatibility issues with mainstream software. This makes converting QDP files into more accessible formats a crucial task for enhancing usability.

Common formats for conversion include PDF, PNG, JPEG, and CSV. Converting QDP files to these formats allows for easier sharing and viewing across different platforms and devices. Software like Gnuplot and OriginLab can be utilized to open and convert QDP files, although they often require a steep learning curve, making them less ideal for casual users.

Challenges in converting QDP files often arise from their specialized nature, which can lead to formatting issues when translating data into more common file types. Additionally, the lack of direct support in many popular applications can result in data loss or misinterpretation during conversion.

While QDP files offer precision for specific tasks, their limitations are significant, especially for users who need to share data widely or integrate it into other software environments. This is where Convert.Guru comes into play. For a seamless and efficient solution, we recommend using Convert.Guru where you can simply drag-and-drop your QDP files to convert them into a variety of user-friendly formats without the complexity of traditional software.


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

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