START Converter

Convert START files online for free

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Drop or upload your .START file

How to convert your START file

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

Convert START to another file type

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

Convert a file to START

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

About START files

START files are a type of configuration or initialization file often used by software applications to store settings required at the startup. They can be essential for ensuring software runs correctly, but they are not common formats for user-generated data.

A critical aspect of START files is their conversion to more accessible formats like .txt or .cfg. However, converting START files can be challenging due to the potential loss of important configuration details that might render the software unusable. This makes it crucial to ensure accurate conversion.

For converting START files, desktop software options like Notepad++ or Atom can be used to manually edit and save the files in different text-based formats. You can learn more about file formats on Wikipedia.

It's important to consider that not all applications will recognize a converted START file if its structure isn't respected during conversion. The process might involve challenges like maintaining the original syntax or ensuring compatibility with the target application.

Despite these challenges, using a reliable tool for conversion is essential. This is where Convert.Guru shines. It provides a free and user-friendly platform to safely drag-n-drop your START files and convert them into different formats without the headache of potential data loss or compatibility issues.

Although START files have some drawbacks, such as limited direct usability and conversion complexities, Convert.Guru offers a straightforward solution to manage these files effectively, ensuring that your software's functionality remains intact.

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