Parquet は列指向のビッグデータ形式です。圧縮効率が高く、必要な列だけを速く読めます。
Typical use: 分析データを CSV/XLSX に変換して中身を確認します。
About the Parquet format
Parquet は列指向のビッグデータ形式です。必要な列だけを読めるため、大規模な集計が速く、圧縮効率も高いのが特徴です。
中身を人が見るには CSV/XLSX への変換が便利です。分析基盤での保存に向き、配布や目視確認には向きません。
Strengths
- ✓ 列単位で高速に読める
- ✓ 圧縮効率が高い
- ✓ スキーマを内蔵
Limitations
- ✗ 人が直接は読めない
- ✗ 小さなデータでは不利
- ✗ Nested schemas can confuse simple converters
- Structure
- Row groups × columns
- Types / schema
- Typed, per-column compressed
- Compatibility
- Spark, Pandas, DuckDB, BigQuery
- Best for
- Analytics, data pipelines, lakes
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Parquet file?
Parquet is the columnar storage format of the big-data world: Spark, Pandas, DuckDB, BigQuery and data lakes all speak it natively. Columns are compressed and typed, so files stay small and analytical queries stay fast.
How do I convert Parquet files online?
Pick a target format from the "Convert Parquet to…" list below, drop your file and hit convert. Everything runs in your browser — no install, no upload, no watermark, no limits.
Is it safe to convert Parquet files here?
Yes. Every conversion is performed by your own device inside the browser — files never leave for a server, and the page keeps working even offline.
Which formats can Parquet convert to?
This page lists all 13 directions across documents, images, audio, video, spreadsheets and archives — each one is its own free converter page.