Convert TAP to DAT
| File Extension | TAP |
| Full Name | Commodore 64 Cassette Tape Image |
File with a .TAP extension contains complete and precise image of data contained on a tape – an external data carrier characteristic for C64 – Commodore or ZX Spectrum systems.
| File Extension | DAT |
| Full Name | Program Data Format |
Although commonly the .dat extension was used for a native data file, the extension .dat is currently associated with several types of files. This is because of the popularity of the characters and many companies like Piriform are coming up with their own implementations of .dat file to store data pertaining to their proprietary software.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "TAP") to another (referred to as "DAT"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, TAP 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 TAP to format DAT becomes essential.
So, how can we perform TAP to DAT 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 TAP and transforming it into format DAT. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of TAP to DAT converters.
Conversion from TAP to DAT
TAP to DAT
How to convert the TAP file to DAT?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of TAP to DAT. 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 TAP file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file TAP, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the TAP file to the application
- Select the output format of the DAT file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file DAT on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted DAT file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the TAP format:
Other conversions
to the DAT 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.