UHS Converter

Extract text from UHS files


Drop or upload your .UHS file

How to extract text from your UHS file

  1. Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your UHS file.
  2. You’ll see a preview, if available.
  3. Click the "Convert file to..." button to extract text information.

Convert UHS to another file type

To convert your UHS file to another format, you need UHS Reader or other Game software.

  • UHS to EXE
  • UHS to ISO
  • UHS to BIN
  • UHS to CUE
  • UHS to PAK
  • UHS to WAD
  • UHS to PK3
  • UHS to PK4
  • UHS to BSP
  • UHS to MAP
  • UHS to SAV
  • UHS to DAT

Convert a file to UHS

To convert other file formats to the "Walkthrough / Hint Database" file type, you need software like UHS Reader or a similar tool.

  • MOD to UHS
  • BIN to UHS
  • CFG to UHS
  • SCX to UHS
  • DAT to UHS
  • MPQ to UHS
  • LOG to UHS
  • CUE to UHS
  • INI to UHS
  • EXE to UHS
  • SCM to UHS
  • ISO to UHS

About UHS files

UHS, or Universal Hint System files, are primarily used for storing hints and walkthroughs for video games. These files are specifically formatted to be read by UHS readers, such as the UHS Reader, making them somewhat niche and challenging when it comes to conversion.

Converting UHS files can be difficult due to their unique format, which is designed to deliver hints without revealing too much information at once. This means conventional text editors often struggle to interpret these files correctly. Instead, specialized software like ConvertFiles can help, though they still require some technical know-how.

Common target formats for UHS files include .txt, .pdf, and .docx, which are more universally accessible and easier to share. However, these conversions can sometimes result in loss of formatting and interactive elements, a significant drawback for users looking for a seamless reading experience.

Given these challenges, using an intuitive tool like Convert.Guru can make the process much simpler. This platform allows users to drag-and-drop UHS files directly onto the webpage, transforming them into preferred formats like .txt, .pdf, or .docx without the hassle of software downloads or compatibility issues.

While UHS files offer a unique way to interact with game hints, their limited compatibility can be frustrating. Thus, Convert.Guru provides a user-friendly solution, ensuring your UHS files are converted safely and efficiently. Experience hassle-free conversion by simply dragging and dropping your UHS files onto Convert.Guru for an effortless transformation.

Convert.Guru analyzes your UHS file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.



The UHS Converter Story

The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our UHS converter.