Converts different spectral libraries / transition files for targeted proteomics and metabolomics analysis.

Can convert multiple formats to and from TraML (standardized transition format). The following formats are supported:

  <ul>
    <li> @ref OpenMS::TraMLFile "TraML" </li>
    <li> @ref OpenMS::TransitionTSVFile "OpenSWATH TSV transition lists" </li>
    <li> @ref OpenMS::TransitionPQPFile "OpenSWATH PQP SQLite files" </li>
    <li> @ref OpenMS::TransitionParquetFile "OpenSWATH Parquet library (.oswpq)" </li>
    <li> SpectraST MRM transition lists </li>
    <li> Skyline transition lists </li>
    <li> Spectronaut transition lists </li>
  </ul>

The command line parameters of this tool are:

TargetedFileConverter -- Converts different transition files for targeted proteomics / metabolomics analysis.

Full documentation: http://www.openms.de/doxygen/nightly/html/TOPP_TargetedFileConverter.html
Version: 3.6.0-pre-nightly-2026-03-12 Mar 13 2026, 01:45:58, Revision: 88f2819
To cite OpenMS:
+ Pfeuffer, J., Bielow, C., Wein, S. et al.. OpenMS 3 enables reproducible analysis of large-scale mass spec
trometry data. Nat Methods (2024). doi:10.1038/s41592-024-02197-7.

Usage:
TargetedFileConverter <options>

This tool has algorithm parameters that are not shown here! Please check the ini file for a detailed descript
ion or use the --helphelp option

Options (mandatory options marked with '*'):
-in <file>* Input file to convert.
See http://www.openms.de/current_doxygen/html/TOPP_TargetedFileConverter.html for forma
t of OpenSWATH transition TSV file or SpectraST MRM file. (valid formats: 'tsv', 'mrm',
'pqp', 'TraML', 'oswpq')
-in_type <type> Input file type -- default: determined from file extension or content
(valid: 'tsv', 'mrm', 'pqp', 'TraML', 'oswpq')
-out <file>* Output file (valid formats: 'tsv', 'pqp', 'TraML', 'oswpq')
-out_type <type> Output file type -- default: determined from file extension or content
Note: not all conversion paths work or make sense. (valid: 'tsv', 'pqp', 'TraML', 'oswpq
')

Common TOPP options:
-ini <file> Use the given TOPP INI file
-threads <n> Sets the number of threads allowed to be used by the TOPP tool (default: '1')
-write_ini <file> Writes the default configuration file
--help Shows options
--helphelp Shows all options (including advanced)

The following configuration subsections are valid:
- algorithm Algorithm parameters section

You can write an example INI file using the '-write_ini' option.
Documentation of subsection parameters can be found in the doxygen documentation or the INIFileEditor.
For more information, please consult the online documentation for this tool:
- http://www.openms.de/doxygen/nightly/html/TOPP_TargetedFileConverter.html

INI file documentation of this tool:

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required parameter

advanced parameter

This section lists all parameters supported by the tool. Parameters are organized into hierarchical subsections that group related settings together. Subsections may contain further subsections or individual parameters.

Each parameter entry contains the following information:

Name The identifier used in configuration files and on the command line.
Default value The value used if the parameter is not explicitly specified.
Description A short explanation describing the purpose and behavior of the parameter.
Tags Additional metadata associated with the parameter.
Restrictions Allowed value ranges for numeric parameters or valid options for string parameters.

Parameter tags provide additional information about how a parameter is used. Some tags indicate whether a parameter is required or intended for advanced configuration, while others may be used internally by OpenMS or workflow tools.

Parameters highlighted as required must be specified for the tool to run successfully. Parameters marked as advanced allow fine-tuning of algorithm behavior and are typically not needed for standard workflows.

+TargetedFileConverterConverts different transition files for targeted proteomics / metabolomics analysis.

version3.6.0-pre-nightly-2026-03-12 Version of the tool that generated this parameters file.

++1Instance '1' section for 'TargetedFileConverter'

in Input file to convert.
See http://www.openms.de/current_doxygen/html/TOPP_TargetedFileConverter.html for format of OpenSWATH transition TSV file or SpectraST MRM file.input file*.tsv, *.mrm, *.pqp, *.TraML, *.oswpq

in_type input file type -- default: determined from file extension or content
tsv, mrm, pqp, TraML, oswpq

out Output fileoutput file*.tsv, *.pqp, *.TraML, *.oswpq

out_type Output file type -- default: determined from file extension or content
Note: not all conversion paths work or make sense.tsv, pqp, TraML, oswpq

legacy_traml_idfalse PQP to TraML: Should legacy TraML IDs be used?true, false

log Name of log file (created only when specified)

debug0 Sets the debug level

threads1 Sets the number of threads allowed to be used by the TOPP tool

no_progressfalse Disables progress logging to command linetrue, false

forcefalse Overrides tool-specific checkstrue, false

testfalse Enables the test mode (needed for internal use only)true, false

+++algorithmAlgorithm parameters section

retentionTimeInterpretationiRT How to interpret the provided retention time (the retention time column can either be interpreted to be in iRT, minutes or seconds)iRT, seconds, minutes

override_group_label_checkfalse Override an internal check that assures that all members of the same PeptideGroupLabel have the same PeptideSequence (this ensures that only different isotopic forms of the same peptide can be grouped together in the same label group). Only turn this off if you know what you are doing.true, false

force_invalid_modsfalse Force reading even if invalid modifications are encountered (OpenMS may not recognize the modification)true, false