Convert ARC to NBU
| File Extension | ARC |
| Full Name | ARC Lossless Data Compression And Archive Format |
ARC is a file extension that was popular when BBS, or Bulletin Board System, was widely used. ARC files were used to archive files and folders. ARC used compression to save disk space.
| File Extension | NBU |
| Full Name | Nokia PC Suite 6.82+ Backup Format |
NBU is a backup file format used by Nokia Ovi Suite. NBU files typically store backup data from older Nokia mobile phones. Systematically generated NBU backup files secure user’s key data in case of device malfunction or data loss or corruption.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "ARC") to another (referred to as "NBU"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, ARC file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format ARC to format NBU becomes essential.
So, how can we perform ARC to NBU file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format ARC and transforming it into format NBU. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of ARC to NBU converters.
Conversion from ARC to NBU
ARC to NBU
How to convert the ARC file to NBU?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of ARC to NBU. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the ARC file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file ARC, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the ARC file to the application
- Select the output format of the NBU file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file NBU on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted NBU file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the ARC format:
Other conversions
to the NBU format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.