What the free converter actually does

The converter takes completed-game GameChanger play-by-play text and turns it into a downloadable player-stats file. It is intentionally simple. You paste the game record, choose a format, and download the result.

It is built for speed and convenience, not for long-term season tracking.

When to use it

You just need a file today

If the goal is to leave with a spreadsheet or JSON file from one completed game, the converter is the fastest path.

You do not want to create an account yet

The converter is useful for people who want to test the workflow before committing to the full product.

You want browser-only handling

The converter is positioned as a no-sign-in, nothing-saved workflow for quick use cases.

How to use the converter

1. Open the free converter

Start at the converter page so you can paste completed-game play-by-play directly into the form.

2. Paste the completed-game play-by-play

Use the finished game record, not a live in-progress game. The parser works best when the full game sequence is present.

3. Add the game details you care about

Fill in team name, opponent, sport, date, and optional scores so the downloaded file keeps useful context attached.

4. Choose the file format

Download as CSV, Excel, JSON, or TXT depending on where you want to use the output next.

What you can download

  • CSV for spreadsheets and quick sharing
  • Excel for people who want a ready-to-open workbook
  • JSON for custom data workflows or archiving
  • TXT for plain-text export needs

What the converter does not do

It does not create a saved season workspace

The converter is a one-game, one-file tool. It does not replace the full app's saved team and season workflow.

It does not give you corrections or lineup tools

If you need row-by-row review, coach insights, or lineup cards, that is where the full GC Stats account comes in.

It does not promise a public API

The converter is still based on the data you can already access manually, not on an official GameChanger integration.

Converter vs. full GC Stats account

Use the converter when

You want a fast file, no sign-in, no saved history, and a simple one-step workflow.

Use the full app when

You want season tracking, corrections, searchable stats, coach insights, lineup cards, and a reusable team workspace.

FAQ

Does the free converter save my pasted data?

No. The converter is intended as a quick browser-based workflow with no required account creation.

Can I use it for a live in-progress game?

It is best used with completed-game play-by-play so the parser has the full record to work from.

What if I want more than one file?

You can run the converter as often as you want for one-off exports, but if the goal becomes season organization, the full app is the better fit.