Online VBA to Lua Converter

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How to use this tool?

This free online converter lets you convert code from VBA to Lua in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -

Type or paste your VBA code in the input box.
Click the convert button.
The resulting Lua code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.

Examples

The following are examples of code conversion from VBA to Lua using this converter. Note that you may not always get the same code since it is generated by an AI language model which is not 100% deterministic and gets updated from time to time.

Example 1 - Is String Palindrome

Program that checks if a string is a palindrome or not.

VBA

Lua

Example 2 - Even or Odd

A well commented function to check if a number if odd or even.

VBA

Lua

Key differences between VBA and Lua

Characteristic	VBA	Lua
Syntax	Verbose and similar to BASIC, with a focus on readability.	Concise and flexible, with a simple and clean syntax.
Paradigm	Primarily procedural, with some object-oriented features.	Multi-paradigm, supporting procedural, object-oriented, and functional programming.
Typing	Weakly typed, with implicit type conversions.	Dynamically typed, allowing for flexible variable types.
Performance	Generally slower, especially in complex calculations and loops.	Faster execution, optimized for performance in embedded systems.
Libraries and frameworks	Limited to Microsoft Office applications and some third-party libraries.	Rich ecosystem with many libraries, especially for game development and embedded systems.
Community and support	Strong support within Microsoft Office user communities.	Growing community, especially in gaming and embedded systems, but smaller than VBA.
Learning curve	Easier for beginners familiar with Microsoft Office, but can be complex for advanced features.	Steeper learning curve for complete beginners, but simpler for those with programming experience.

Online VBA to Lua Converter

How to use this tool?

Examples

Key differences between VBA and Lua

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