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GenBank and EMBL to FASTA

How to convert GenBank or EMBL to FASTA

  1. Paste one or more GenBank or EMBL records, from the LOCUS or ID line to the closing //.
  2. Each record becomes a FASTA sequence titled with its accession and definition.
  3. Copy output or Download saves the result.

Frequently asked questions

Does it keep the features?

No. FASTA holds only a title and a sequence. To get the DNA of individual features, use the GenBank Feature Extractor.

Is my sequence uploaded?

No. Everything runs in your browser, so your sequences never leave your device.

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