Convert.Guru

UNIX Converter

Convert UNIX files online for free


Drop or upload your .UNIX file

How to convert your UNIX file

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


Convert UNIX to another file type

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

  • UNIX to PST
  • UNIX to SYS
  • UNIX to DLL
  • UNIX to EXE
  • UNIX to DRV
  • UNIX to VXD
  • UNIX to 386
  • UNIX to COM
  • UNIX to BAT
  • UNIX to CMD
  • UNIX to SCR
  • UNIX to PIF

Convert a file to UNIX

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

  • MSI to UNIX
  • EXE to UNIX
  • REG to UNIX
  • MST to UNIX
  • LNK to UNIX
  • CAB to UNIX
  • CAT to UNIX
  • DRV to UNIX
  • INF to UNIX
  • SYS to UNIX
  • MSU to UNIX
  • DLL to UNIX

About UNIX files

UNIX file systems accommodate various file types, each with specific purposes and characteristics. Common UNIX file types include plain text files, directories, symbolic links, sockets, and device files. These files often possess unique formats and extensions, such as .txt, .sh, .conf, and more. Converting these files into other usable formats can be complex, requiring specialized software and considerations.

For conversion, command-line utilities like tr and sed can manipulate text files, while LibreOffice handles document formats. For image conversions, use ImageMagick, and for audio, FFmpeg offers extensive capabilities. Refer to Wikipedia for more details on UNIX file types.

Converting UNIX files poses challenges, such as maintaining file integrity and compatibility across varying systems. Issues like character encoding and permissions can complicate the process. Additionally, UNIX files' inherent structure sometimes doesn't translate seamlessly into other formats, leading to potential data loss or corruption.

Despite these challenges, using the free and easy-to-use website Convert.Guru simplifies the conversion of UNIX files. Drag and drop your UNIX files to convert them effortlessly into formats like .docx, .pdf, .jpg, .mp3, and more.


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

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