XI Converter
Convert XI files online for free
Drop or upload your .XI file
How to convert your XI file
- Click Select File above, and choose your XI file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert XI to another file type
The converter easily converts your XI file to various formats—free and online. No Media Player or extra software needed.
- XI to MP3
- XI to WAV
- XI to AAC
- XI to FLAC
- XI to OGG
- XI to WMA
- XI to M4A
- XI to AIFF
- XI to OPUS
- XI to ALAC
- XI to APE
- XI to WV
Convert a file to XI
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the XI file type—in the best quality.
- MIDI to XI
- AAC to XI
- TTA to XI
- AU to XI
- WV to XI
- DTS to XI
- MID to XI
- FLAC to XI
- RA to XI
- MP3 to XI
- PCM to XI
- WAV to XI
About XI files
XI files, known as Extended Instrument files, are primarily used in music production software like FastTracker II. These files store instrument data to be used in module files, which are commonly used in composing and tracking music. Although XI files are essential for musicians using tracker software, they come with certain limitations and challenges.
One major drawback of XI files is their limited compatibility with modern digital audio workstations (DAWs). This makes sharing and editing music tracks difficult unless both parties use compatible software. Additionally, XI files can t directly store audio samples, which can be a limitation for artists looking to incorporate diverse sound libraries.
To convert XI files into more accessible formats, you can use software like OpenMPT or MilkyTracker. These programs allow conversion into formats such as WAV, MP3, or AIFF. For more information about these file extensions, you can visit their respective Wikipedia pages: WAV, MP3, and AIFF.
While these software options exist, they can require technical know-how and installation on your computer, which might not be suitable for everyone. Challenges in conversion often arise due to the need to preserve the quality and integrity of the sound data, which can be difficult without the right tools.
That s why using an easy and free platform like Convert.Guru is recommended for converting XI files. Simply drag and drop your XI files onto the website to convert them into different formats effortlessly. This ensures that your files remain safe and that the conversion process is reliable and straightforward.
The XI 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 XI converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.