Online C to Carbon Converter
Click to select or drop your input code file here.
You can also type the input code below.
How to use this tool?
This free online converter lets you convert code from C to Carbon in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -
- Type or paste your C code in the input box.
- Click the convert button.
- The resulting Carbon code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Key differences between C and Carbon
| Characteristic | C | Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Syntax | Procedural, uses braces for code blocks, semicolons to end statements, and a minimalistic syntax. | C++-like syntax with modern enhancements, designed for readability and safety, and aims to be familiar to C++ developers. |
| Paradigm | Procedural and structured programming. | Multi-paradigm, supporting object-oriented and generic programming, with a focus on modern software engineering practices. |
| Typing | Static, weak typing with manual memory management. | Static, strong typing with improved type safety and modern type system features. |
| Performance | Very high performance, close to hardware, minimal abstraction. | Aims for performance similar to C++ (and thus C), with modern abstractions that minimize overhead. |
| Libraries and frameworks | Rich set of mature libraries for systems programming, but limited standard library. | Currently limited libraries as it is experimental, but aims for interoperability with C++ libraries. |
| Community and support | Large, established, and active community with decades of support and resources. | Small, emerging community; still experimental with limited support and resources. |
| Learning curve | Steep for beginners due to manual memory management and low-level concepts. | Intended to be easier for C++ developers, but currently steep due to lack of resources and evolving language features. |
