Convert XYZ to HIN

File Extension XYZ
Full Name Molecule Specification Format

XYZ file format is used for storing data describing chemical molecule in form of a plain text file.

File Extension HIN
Full Name HyperChem HIN Chemical Modeller Input

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "XYZ") to another (referred to as "HIN"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, XYZ 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 XYZ to format HIN becomes essential.

So, how can we perform XYZ to HIN 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 XYZ and transforming it into format HIN. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of XYZ to HIN converters.

Conversion from XYZ to HIN

XYZ to HIN

How to convert the XYZ file to HIN?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of XYZ to HIN. 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 XYZ file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file XYZ, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the XYZ file to the application
  • Select the output format of the HIN file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file HIN on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted HIN file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the XYZ format:
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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.