Convert FASTQ to FASTA
| File Extension | FASTQ |
| Full Name |
| File Extension | FASTA |
| Full Name | FASTA Format DNA And Protein Sequence Alignment |
FASTA file format is used for storing DNA sequences, and is popular among scientist and scientific communities. FASTA is a database file used for storing data on nucleid acids or protein sequences.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "FASTQ") to another (referred to as "FASTA"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, FASTQ file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format FASTQ to format FASTA becomes essential.
So, how can we perform FASTQ to FASTA file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format FASTQ and transforming it into format FASTA. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of FASTQ to FASTA converters.
Conversion from FASTQ to FASTA
FASTQ to FASTA
How to convert the FASTQ file to FASTA?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of FASTQ to FASTA. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the FASTQ file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file FASTQ, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the FASTQ file to the application
- Select the output format of the FASTA file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file FASTA on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted FASTA file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the FASTQ format:
Other conversions
to the FASTA format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.