Converting the file format


Some datasets can be transformed into a different format. Galaxy has some built-in file conversion options depending on the type of data you have.
  • Click on the galaxy-pencil pencil icon for the dataset to edit its attributes
  • In the central panel, click on the galaxy-gear Convert tab on the top
  • In the upper part galaxy-gear Convert, select the appropriate datatype from the list
  • Click the Create dataset button to start the conversion.
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