REDIF Converter

Extract text from REDIF files


Drop or upload your .REDIF file
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How to extract text from your REDIF file

  1. Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your REDIF file.
  2. You’ll see a preview, if available.
  3. Click the "Convert file to..." button to extract text information.

Convert REDIF to another file type

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

Convert a file to REDIF

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

About REDIF files

REDIF (RePEc Data Interchange Format) files are used primarily for describing economic research documents in a standardized way. While they play a crucial role in the exchange and dissemination of information within the economics community, converting REDIF files to more commonly used formats can be challenging. For more detailed information on REDIF files, you can visit the Wikipedia page.

Conversion Methods and Tools

Converting REDIF files to formats like CSV, XML, or JSON can be done using specialized software and scripts. Popular tools such as GNU AWK and Perl scripts can be employed for this purpose, allowing users to extract and format data. Additionally, R programming language, with its vast array of packages, offers another route for conversion.

Considerations and Challenges

One of the significant challenges in converting REDIF files is maintaining the integrity and structure of the original data. The format's specificity and complexity require attention to detail during conversion. Data loss or misinterpretation can occur if not handled correctly. Moreover, the lack of widespread support for REDIF files in mainstream applications adds to the difficulty.

Drawbacks of REDIF Files

REDIF files are not universally supported, which limits their accessibility and usability across different platforms and software. This limitation makes it essential to convert them into more widely accepted formats for broader utility. However, the process can be cumbersome and technically demanding.

Easy Conversion with Convert.Guru

For a hassle-free conversion experience, we recommend using the Convert.Guru website. Simply drag and drop your REDIF files onto the webpage to swiftly convert them into your desired format, ensuring data integrity and ease of use. While traditional methods exist, Convert.Guru offers a user-friendly and efficient solution for converting REDIF files.

Convert.Guru analyzes your REDIF file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.



The REDIF Converter Story

The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our REDIF converter.