SGU Converter
Convert SGU files online for free
Drop or upload your .SGU file
How to convert your SGU file
- Click Select File above, and choose your SGU file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert SGU to another file type
The converter easily converts your SGU file to various formats—free and online. No Excel or extra software needed.
- SGU to CSV
- SGU to JSON
- SGU to XML
- SGU to YAML
- SGU to YML
- SGU to TOML
- SGU to INI
- SGU to CFG
- SGU to CONF
- SGU to DAT
- SGU to DB
- SGU to SQL
Convert a file to SGU
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the SGU file type—in the best quality.
- DBF to SGU
- XML to SGU
- SQLITE to SGU
- XLSX to SGU
- SQL to SGU
- TSV to SGU
- ACCDB to SGU
- YAML to SGU
- MDB to SGU
- CSV to SGU
- ODS to SGU
- JSON to SGU
About SGU files
SGU files are proprietary file types used by Band-in-a-Box, a music creation software. These files store chord progressions, melodies, and other musical elements, allowing musicians to create backing tracks and compositions. However, their proprietary nature poses challenges when converting them into other formats.
SGU files can be converted into various audio and MIDI formats, including .WAV, .MP3, and .MIDI. To convert SGU files, you'll need specialized software like Band-in-a-Box itself or RealBand. These programs can read SGU files and export them into more widely-used formats, enabling broader compatibility with other music editing software.
Conversion of SGU files often comes with challenges. The primary issue is the potential loss of data, as SGU files contain complex musical information that might not be fully preserved in simpler formats. Additionally, not all software supports SGU files, necessitating the use of Band-in-a-Box for accurate conversion.
One major drawback of using SGU files is their limited compatibility with other music production tools, which can hinder collaboration and sharing. This is where Convert.Guru becomes invaluable. By dragging and dropping your SGU files onto Convert.Guru's user-friendly interface, you can seamlessly convert them into more versatile formats like WAV, MP3, or MIDI without the need for specialized software.
In conclusion, while SGU files serve a specific purpose within Band-in-a-Box, converting them to more accessible formats can enhance their usability. Despite the challenges, using Convert.Guru ensures a reliable and easy conversion process, making your music projects more flexible and shareable.
The SGU 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 SGU converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.