WIG Converter
Convert WIG files online for free
Drop or upload your .WIG file
How to convert your WIG file
- Click Select File above, and choose your WIG file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert WIG to another file type
The converter easily converts your WIG file to various formats—free and online. No Excel or extra software needed.
- WIG to BED
- WIG to CSV
- WIG to JSON
- WIG to XML
- WIG to YAML
- WIG to YML
- WIG to TOML
- WIG to INI
- WIG to CFG
- WIG to CONF
- WIG to DAT
- WIG to DB
Convert a file to WIG
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the WIG file type—in the best quality.
- DBF to WIG
- XML to WIG
- SQLITE to WIG
- XLSX to WIG
- SQL to WIG
- TSV to WIG
- ACCDB to WIG
- YAML to WIG
- MDB to WIG
- CSV to WIG
- ODS to WIG
- JSON to WIG
About WIG files
WIG (Wiggle) files, commonly used in genomics, store data for visualizing continuous-valued genome annotations. These files are integral for displaying track data in genome browsers like the UCSC Genome Browser. However, users often face challenges when attempting to convert WIG files due to their specialized nature and the complexity of genomic data.
WIG files can be converted into several formats, including BED, BigWig, and GFF. These conversions facilitate different analytical needs and software compatibility. However, converting WIG files can be technically demanding due to the need for precise data representation and the potential for data loss if not handled correctly.
To convert WIG files efficiently, you can use software such as Bedtools and UCSC's command-line tools. These tools offer robust solutions for genomic data manipulation but require a certain level of expertise to use effectively.
Despite their usefulness, WIG files have drawbacks. They can be large and cumbersome, making them difficult to work with and share. This complexity often necessitates conversion to more manageable formats.
For an easy and seamless conversion experience, consider using the free and user-friendly Convert.Guru. Simply drag and drop your WIG files onto the webpage, and convert them to your desired format without the hassle of complex software. Although we recommend Convert.Guru for its convenience, keep in mind the considerations of data integrity and the specific needs of your genomic data when converting WIG files.
For further information on WIG files, you can visit the WIG file Wikipedia page.
The WIG 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 WIG converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.