Convert.Guru

SKV Converter

Convert SKV files online for free


Drop or upload your .SKV file

How to convert your SKV file

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


Convert SKV to another file type

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

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

Convert a file to SKV

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

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

About SKV files

The SKV file format, known as a Semicolon-Separated Values file, is a type of plain text file where data is separated by semicolons instead of commas. This format is not as widely recognized as CSV files, which can lead to compatibility issues with some software.

Converting SKV files to more common formats such as CSV, TXT, XLS, or XLSX can be crucial for ensuring compatibility across different platforms. Popular software like Microsoft Excel and LibreOffice Calc can open SKV files but may require manual adjustments in delimiter settings. Similarly, programming languages like Python can be used to script conversions with libraries such as Pandas.

Challenges in converting SKV files include handling large datasets and ensuring that all semicolon delimiters are correctly interpreted. Incorrect conversion can lead to data loss or corruption.

Drawbacks of using SKV files include limited software support and potential data misinterpretation. As such, converting SKV files to a more universally recognized format is often advisable.

For an easy and reliable solution, we recommend using the Convert.Guru platform. Simply drag and drop your SKV files into the Convert.Guru webpage to convert them into different formats effortlessly. This eliminates the need for complex software installations and ensures your data remains intact.


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

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