Online C to Nim 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 Nim 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 Nim code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Key differences between C and Nim
| Characteristic | C | Nim |
|---|---|---|
| Syntax | Procedural, uses braces for code blocks, semicolons to end statements, and a minimalistic, low-level syntax. | Python-like, indentation-based syntax, more modern and readable, supports advanced constructs like templates and macros. |
| Paradigm | Procedural and structured programming. | Multi-paradigm: supports procedural, object-oriented, functional, and metaprogramming. |
| Typing | Static, weak typing with manual memory management. | Static, strong typing with type inference and optional garbage collection. |
| Performance | Very high, close to hardware, minimal abstraction. | Comparable to C, compiles to C, C++, or JavaScript, with some overhead from abstractions. |
| Libraries and frameworks | Extensive, mature ecosystem, but many libraries are low-level. | Smaller ecosystem, but can use C libraries directly; growing number of native Nim libraries. |
| Community and support | Large, established, with decades of resources and support. | Smaller, but active and growing community; less mature support. |
| Learning curve | Steep, especially due to manual memory management and low-level concepts. | Gentler, more approachable syntax and modern features, but some complexity in advanced features. |
