Elvui Profile Converter -

local E, L, V, P, G = unpack(ElvUI)
local ProfileConverter = E:NewModule("ProfileConverter", "elvui")
function ProfileConverter:Initialize()
    -- Profile detection and conversion logic
    self:RegisterEvent("PLAYER_ENTERING_WORLD", function()
        local profileName = E.db.name
        if profileName then
            local profileVersion = E.db.profileVersion
            if profileVersion and profileVersion < 12 then
                self:ConvertProfile(profileName, profileVersion)
            end
        end
    end)
end
function ProfileConverter:ConvertProfile(profileName, profileVersion)
    -- Conversion logic for profiles from version 10.00 to 11.99
    local conversionFunctions = 
        ["10.00"] = function() self:ConvertFrom1000(profileName) end,
        ["11.00"] = function() self:ConvertFrom1100(profileName) end,
        -- Add more conversion functions as needed
if conversionFunctions[profileVersion] then
        conversionFunctions[profileVersion]()
    else
        -- Handle unknown profile version
        E:Print("Unknown profile version:", profileVersion)
    end
end
function ProfileConverter:ConvertFrom1000(profileName)
    -- Conversion logic from ElvUI 10.00
    local profile = E:CopyProfile(profileName)
    -- Apply conversion changes
    -- ...
E:UpdateProfile(profileName)
    E:Print("Profile converted from 10.00:", profileName)
end
function ProfileConverter:ConvertFrom1100(profileName)
    -- Conversion logic from ElvUI 11.00
    local profile = E:CopyProfile(profileName)
    -- Apply conversion changes
    -- ...
E:UpdateProfile(profileName)
    E:Print("Profile converted from 11.00:", profileName)
end
-- Register the ProfileConverter module
E:RegisterModule(ProfileConverter:GetName())

Why convert: ElvUI profile structure can change between major ElvUI versions or when moving between client versions (retail/Classic). Conversion typically involves renaming or removing settings not recognized by the target version.

Two approaches:

An exported string looks like garbage: Lsx4fJ3e... but it is actually Base64 encoding of a compressed Lua table. elvui profile converter

The Decoding Process:

Why this matters for converters: When a website converts a file to a string, it performs the reverse: Table -> Serialize -> Compress -> Base64 -> Text. local E, L, V, P, G = unpack(ElvUI)

ElvUI is a popular user interface (UI) addon for World of Warcraft that provides a high degree of customization. One of its features is the ability to export and import profiles, making it easy to share and switch between different UI configurations. However, converting profiles between different versions of ElvUI or from one profile type to another can be challenging. This guide will walk you through the process of converting ElvUI profiles. Why convert: ElvUI profile structure can change between