XG Converter

Convert XG files online for free


Drop or upload your .XG file

How to convert your XG file

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

Convert XG to another file type

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

  • XG to RPM

Convert a file to XG

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


About XG files

XG files are typically associated with Yamaha's Extended General MIDI (XG) sound format, which enhances the standard MIDI capabilities by providing more sounds and effects. Despite its superior sound quality, XG files can present challenges due to limited compatibility with modern software.

Converting XG files to more widely-used formats like MIDI (.midi), WAV (.wav), or MP3 (.mp3) can be beneficial for broader usage and sharing. Software such as VGM Music Studio and Sibelius can facilitate this conversion process by allowing users to import XG files and export them in different audio formats. However, these solutions may require a steep learning curve and can be resource-intensive.

When converting XG files, it's important to consider potential loss of sound quality and unsupported effects, which can occur if the conversion software does not fully support the XG specifications. Additionally, users might encounter challenges with file size and data integrity during conversion.

While the XG format offers high-quality sound, its drawbacks include limited compatibility and the potential for complex conversions. This is where the free and user-friendly Convert.Guru comes in handy. By simply dragging and dropping XG files onto the Convert.Guru platform, users can effortlessly convert them to various formats without the need for complex software installations. This ensures a seamless experience for anyone looking to make their audio files more versatile and accessible.

Use Convert.Guru online viewer to open and convert your XG file.

Users also converted RPM files.



The XG 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 XG converter.