Convert.Guru

VIM Converter

Convert VIM files online for free


Drop or upload your .VIM file

How to convert your VIM file

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


Convert VIM to another file type

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

  • VIM to LUA
  • VIM to IDE
  • VIM to INI
  • VIM to CFG
  • VIM to CONF
  • VIM to CONFIG
  • VIM to JSON
  • VIM to XML
  • VIM to YAML
  • VIM to YML
  • VIM to TOML
  • VIM to ENV

Convert a file to VIM

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

  • ZSHRC to VIM
  • CONF to VIM
  • RCFILE to VIM
  • GITCONFIG to VIM
  • RC to VIM
  • PLIST to VIM
  • BASHRC to VIM
  • CONFIG to VIM
  • PROFILE to VIM
  • INI to VIM
  • PREFS to VIM
  • CFG to VIM

About VIM files

VIM files are associated with the popular text editor Vim, known for its efficiency in handling text editing tasks. These files typically have extensions like .vim, .vba, and .vmb. They often contain scripts or configuration settings that enhance Vim s functionality. However, converting VIM files can be challenging due to their specific formatting and use-case scenarios.

To convert VIM files into more universally accessible formats, such as .txt, .html, .pdf, or .docx, specialized software tools are required. For instance, you might consider using Vim itself to save scripts in a different format, or Emacs for similar text-based operations.

Important considerations when converting VIM files include ensuring the integrity of script functionality and configuration settings. Complex scripts may lose their functionality if converted to formats that do not support scripting, posing a significant challenge. Additionally, the formatting may not be preserved accurately, which is a common drawback when handling VIM files.

Despite these challenges, converting VIM files is often necessary to share or utilize the content more broadly. This is where Convert.Guru shines as a reliable solution. By simply dragging and dropping your VIM files onto the Convert.Guru webpage, you can easily convert them into a variety of formats without hassle.


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

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