(1) "Data conversion" changes data from one file or database format to another (see
export and
import). When dealing with mainframes, data conversion may also require code conversion (see
ASCII and
EBCDIC).
(2) "Graphics conversion" changes the data from one graphics file format to another. It may also require a change in architecture from vector to bitmap and vice versa. See
graphics conversion.
(3) "Media conversion" changes the storage media such as from a hard disk to an optical disc. It may also refer to the conversion from analog to digital media (see
digital converter).
(4) "Program conversion" changes the source code from one programming language to another or from one operating system platform to another.
(5) "Computer system conversion" changes the computer model and peripheral devices.
(6) "Information system conversion" requires data conversion and either program conversion or the installation of newly purchased or created application programs.
(7) See
conversion filter and
image filter.
(8) See also
conversion rate.