Extract text from SmartDraw libraries (SBJ)
To convert SBJ libraries to another format, you need SmartDraw or other Data software.
To convert other file formats to the "Library or Subject Data" file type, you need software like SmartDraw or a similar tool.
The .SBJ file extension primarily identifies a proprietary SmartDraw Symbol Library or a raw Subject Data File used in academic research software. SmartDraw uses this format to store reusable vector shapes and icons for flowcharts and diagrams. Alternatively, programs like z-Tree and E-Prime use it to record participant inputs during behavioral economics or psychology experiments.
Both primary versions of the .SBJ file are highly restricted, closed formats. SmartDraw libraries utilize a specialized Microsoft Compound structure, which means modern cloud-based alternatives like Lucidchart or Microsoft Visio cannot import them natively. Subject data files are equally restrictive; they contain raw, unformatted experimental logs that essentially require specific academic software to read.
Converting these files is essential for collaboration and analysis. SmartDraw shapes should ideally be exported to SVG or PDF for scalable vector editing, while experiment data must be converted to CSV or XLSX for statistical analysis in tools like R or SPSS. During conversion, proprietary layer constraints or software-specific experimental metadata are usually lost.
Because this is a closed, proprietary format, standard online converters fail to process it. Often, only the original software can properly read or export the data. However, just drag and drop your file on convert.guru to identify the format, view its structure, and convert it when possible. Our platform can inspect the file, and if our analysis detects a supported underlying or embedded format, viewing or data extraction may still be possible.
Convert.Guru analyzes your SBJ file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.
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If you want to convert SBJ file to MP3, WAV, AAC, FLAC, OGG, WMA, M4A, AIFF, OPUS, ALAC, APE or WV, you can use SmartDraw or similar software from the "Software Library or Data" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert MIDI, AAC, TTA, AU, WV, DTS, MID, FLAC, RA, MP3, PCM or WAV files to SBJ, try SmartDraw or another comparable tool in the "Software Library or Data" category.
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