Convert.Guru

SDF Converter

Convert SDF files online for free


Drop or upload your .SDF file

How to convert your SDF file

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


Convert SDF to another file type

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

  • SDF to PDB
  • SDF to PDF
  • SDF to CSV
  • SDF to SHP
  • SDF to JSON
  • SDF to XML
  • SDF to YAML
  • SDF to YML
  • SDF to TOML
  • SDF to INI
  • SDF to CFG
  • SDF to CONF

Convert a file to SDF

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

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

About SDF files

SDF (Structure Data File) is a chemical file format used to store molecular information. It is a text-based format that contains information about the structure of a molecule, including its atoms, bonds, and coordinates. It is commonly used to store information about molecules for use in chemical applications, such as drug design and molecular modeling. SDF files are used by a variety of software programs, including molecular modeling software, chemical drawing software, and molecular visualization software.

Converting SDF files can be a challenging task, as the format is not universally supported. To convert SDF files, you will need to use a software program that can read and write SDF files. Some popular programs that support SDF files include Marvin, ChemAxon Calculator, and BioVia Discovery Studio. These programs can be used to convert SDF files to other formats, such as MDL Molfiles, XYZ files, and SMILES strings. It is important to note that the accuracy of the conversion depends on the software used, as some programs may not be able to accurately convert certain types of SDF files.

In addition to the challenges of converting SDF files, there are some drawbacks to using them. SDF files can be difficult to read and understand, as they are text-based and contain a lot of information. Furthermore, they are not universally supported, so some programs may not be able to read them. For these reasons, it is often easier to use a free and easy online website such as Convert.Guru to convert SDF files.


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

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