BuildFileConverter

PoE2 build source capture

Capture PoE2 build links and check .build files before import.

Paste a pobb.in link, PoB code, poe.ninja build, or `.build` JSON. BuildFileConverter works as a PoE2 build source capture tool, .build file checker, import path guide, and starter template hub.

A PoE2 `.build` file is a portable build configuration file used to share planner data. Full cross-tool conversion needs the live game schema; this v1 safely captures sources, normalizes JSON, and guides the import flow; external links are not marked game-import-ready until a real parser exists.

Capture build source
BuildFileConverter validation console showing a parseable PoE2 build file

Source capture v1

PoE2 build source capture

Paste a build source and get a `.build` starter file plus a conversion report. Valid `.build` JSON can be normalized immediately; external links are captured with source metadata and a clear not-import-ready warning.

Waiting for a build source

Paste a link, code, or JSON build file to start.

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Conversion report

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Validator

PoE2 .build file checker

Already have a `.build` file? Inspect parse status, top-level keys, warnings, and a normalized download without uploading the file.

Waiting for a build file

Upload or paste content to inspect it.

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Warnings and notes

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Importer guide

Where to put a PoE2 .build file

Exact paths may change with patches or launcher installs. Use these as starting points, then verify against your local game folder.

Windows path

%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Path of Exile 2\BuildPlanner
  1. Download or normalize the `.build` file.
  2. Place it in the BuildPlanner folder for your operating system.
  3. Open the in-game planner/import screen and select the file.

If this folder does not exist yet, create it or import/export one build in-game first.

Templates

Start with a tiny sample build file.

Use the sample to test the checker and your import workflow. It is a neutral placeholder, not a recommended character build. 

{
  "game": "poe2",
  "format": "buildfileconverter.sample.v0",
  "class": "Mercenary",
  "skills": ["Explosive Shot"],
  "notes": "Sample only. Replace with your real build data."
}

PoE2 build tools hub

Focused guides for build import workflows.

Use these pages when you need a specific Path of Exile 2 build workflow: planner importing, link conversion, PoB2 source capture, file formats, templates, or OS import paths.

Planner importer PoE2 Build Planner

Import-ready build files, source capture, and planner workflow notes.

 Import flow PoE2 Build Importer

Turn a shared source into a local file and place it in the right folder.

 Link converter PoE2 Build Link Converter

Capture pobb.in, poe.ninja, Path of Exile, and PoB-style sources.

 pobb.in workflow pobb.in to .build File

Capture a pobb.in source, download a starter manifest, and avoid fake import-ready claims.

 PoB2 bridge PoE2 PoB2 Build Converter

Understand what can be converted now and what needs live schema support.

 Templates PoE2 Build Template

Start from a tiny JSON build file and adapt it for your own planner notes.

 Tool index Path of Exile 2 Build Tools

A practical hub for converters, checkers, import paths, and starter files.

FAQ

Plain answers before you ship a file.

Is this an official Path of Exile 2 tool?

No. BuildFileConverter is an independent utility and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the game publisher.

Does the site upload my build file?

No. The MVP runs in your browser. It reads the file locally and does not send file content to a server.

Can it calculate DPS or validate every skill?

Not in v1. The current tool checks file structure and import readiness. Full game simulation is intentionally out of scope.

Can I convert pobb.in to a .build file?

In v1, pobb.in links are captured as source metadata and saved into a starter manifest with importReady: false. A true import-ready conversion needs a parser for the source format and a stable target planner schema.

What can the .build checker validate today?

It can validate browser-side basics: JSON parsing, top-level keys, file size, line count, and obvious missing context such as game, class, or skill fields. It cannot yet verify every PoE2 item, passive, gem, or patch-specific rule.