QDS Converter

Convert QDS files online for free

Select File
Drop or upload your .QDS file

How to convert your QDS file

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

Convert QDS to another file type

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

QDS to TMP
QDS to TEMP
QDS to CACHE
QDS to LOG
QDS to BAK
QDS to OLD
QDS to NEW
QDS to PART
QDS to DOWNLOAD
QDS to CRDOWNLOAD
QDS to LOCK
QDS to PID

Convert a file to QDS

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

DEVICE to QDS
CACHE to QDS
SOCK to QDS
SYMLINK to QDS
PID to QDS
MOUNT to QDS
FIFO to QDS
LOG to QDS
PIPE to QDS
TMP to QDS
JUNCTION to QDS
TEMP to QDS

About QDS files

QDS files are associated with Corel Query Designer, a part of Corel's suite for creating dynamic reports. These files store queries and are vital for data management in specific environments. However, working with QDS files can be restrictive due to their specialized nature and lack of widespread compatibility.

Converting QDS files might be essential for accessibility and integration with other software. Unfortunately, direct conversion options are limited. To convert QDS files to other formats, such as CSV, XLS, XLSX, XML, or PDF, you generally need to first open them in a compatible program like CorelDRAW or Microsoft SQL Server, and export them accordingly.

Several challenges arise when attempting to convert QDS files. The primary issue is the dependency on specific software environments, which complicates direct conversions. Additionally, these files often contain complex data structures, making it difficult to maintain integrity during conversion.

While QDS files serve their purpose well within compatible systems, their limitations outside these environments highlight the drawbacks. This is why using an easy and reliable platform like Convert.Guru is recommended. Simply drag and drop your QDS files on the website to convert them into various formats effortlessly. Convert.Guru ensures safe, reliable, and accessible file conversions without the hassle of locating and installing specific software.

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