Kvaser file converter

The Kvaser file converter ingests trace and log files produced by Kvaser CAN hardware and software, and outputs widely used formats suitable for analysis, reporting, and archival. Conceptually, the tool decouples vendor-specific encoding from downstream pipelines by normalizing timestamps, message IDs, and data bytes into common records.
It supports multiple target formats such as CSV, JSON, and PCAP, allowing teams to feed analysis tools, SIEMs, or network capture environments. The core logic maps each CAN frame to a unified record containing timestamp, id, dlc, and data payload, with options to preserve absolute timestamps or relative deltas. It validates input integrity, detects CAN-FD vs classical CAN, and handles extended IDs where applicable.
The converter emits a compact summary report listing total frames, duration, and any skipped or malformed entries. Unique value lies in vendor-agnostic formatting and batch export of large traces. Use cases include post-run analysis of field tests, debugging CAN traffic, and integrating Kvaser data into analytics datasets. Advanced users can enable timestamp alignment, apply filters by ID ranges, or remove non-data frames. The tool respects ISO 11898 standards and supports common Kvaser export variants; it records timestamps in UTC by default and can switch to microseconds or nanoseconds for high-fidelity analysis. Core features include automatic input detection, multiple outputs, and per-file progress reporting. Real-world workflows demonstrate converting a 2 MB trace.log into CSV for spreadsheet analysis or PCAP for network tools, then validating the converted file against expected frame counts to ensure integrity.