Convert.Guru

SRA Converter

Convert SRA files online for free


Drop or upload your .SRA file

How to convert your SRA file

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


Convert SRA to another file type

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

  • SRA to SRM
  • SRA to SAV
  • SRA to BAM
  • SRA to FASTA
  • SRA to CSV
  • SRA to JSON
  • SRA to XML
  • SRA to YAML
  • SRA to YML
  • SRA to TOML
  • SRA to INI
  • SRA to CFG

Convert a file to SRA

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

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

About SRA files

SRA (Sequence Read Archive) files, as defined by the Sequence Read Archive, are used predominantly in bioinformatics to store raw sequencing data. While they are crucial for researchers, they present unique challenges for regular users looking to convert them into more accessible formats.

Converting SRA files requires specialized software due to their complex data structures. Popular software for conversion includes SRA Toolkit, which allows conversion to formats like FASTQ, SAM, and BAM. However, these tools often have a steep learning curve and require command-line proficiency, making them less accessible to average users.

Conversion challenges arise from the need to maintain data integrity and the large size of SRA files, which can complicate processing and storage. Additionally, errors during conversion can result in data loss or corruption.

Despite these challenges, using reliable conversion platforms is essential. Though dedicated software exists, they can be cumbersome and technical. This is where Convert.Guru becomes invaluable. This platform offers an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, allowing users to convert SRA files to various formats effortlessly.

By using Convert.Guru, users can bypass the technical hurdles of traditional software and convert SRA files to accessible formats like FASTQ, SAM, and BAM without compromising data integrity. We recommend dragging and dropping your SRA files onto Convert.Guru to experience seamless and reliable conversion.


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

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