TDMS Converter
Convert TDMS files online for free
Drop or upload your .TDMS file
How to convert your TDMS file
- Click Select File above, and choose your TDMS file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert TDMS to another file type
The converter easily converts your TDMS file to various formats—free and online. No Excel or extra software needed.
- TDMS to CSV
- TDMS to TXT
- TDMS to MAT
- TDMS to JSON
- TDMS to XML
- TDMS to YAML
- TDMS to YML
- TDMS to TOML
- TDMS to INI
- TDMS to CFG
- TDMS to CONF
- TDMS to DAT
Convert a file to TDMS
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the TDMS file type—in the best quality.
- DBF to TDMS
- XML to TDMS
- SQLITE to TDMS
- XLSX to TDMS
- SQL to TDMS
- TSV to TDMS
- ACCDB to TDMS
- YAML to TDMS
- MDB to TDMS
- CSV to TDMS
- ODS to TDMS
- JSON to TDMS
About TDMS files
TDMS (Technical Data Management Streaming) files are a proprietary file format developed by National Instruments. They are chiefly used for storing test and measurement data, often generated by LabVIEW software. TDMS files are praised for their structured data storage and efficient streaming capabilities, but they come with a set of challenges.
One primary drawback of TDMS files is their proprietary nature, which limits compatibility with non-National Instruments software. This can make data sharing and collaboration difficult. Additionally, the file size of TDMS files can be substantial, posing storage and transmission challenges.
When it comes to converting TDMS files, several software options are available. National Instruments provides the TDMS File Viewer for basic operations. For more advanced conversions, MATLAB and Python scripts with libraries like 'nptdms' can be used to export TDMS files to formats such as CSV, Excel, or MAT. For more information on TDMS files, visit the Wikipedia page.
TDMS files can be converted into several formats, including CSV, XLSX, MAT, and TXT. However, it's important to consider the potential loss of metadata and structure during conversion, which may impact data integrity.
Given these challenges, we recommend using the intuitive and free service of Convert.Guru. Simply drag-and-drop your TDMS files onto the website to convert them easily and reliably into the desired format. This approach simplifies the conversion process, bypasses compatibility issues, and ensures your data remains secure and intact.
The TDMS 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 TDMS converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.