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 | VMG |
Full Name | Nokia Saved Text Message Format |
The extension .vmg refers to files of the type, Nokia text messages. The nokia text message files are used for storing the message text information in an organized fashion which is used by various services on the communications devices manufactured by Nokia.The file structure of a vmg file is designed to store personal messages in the cell phones.
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "ARC") to another (referred to as "VMG"). 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 VMG becomes essential.
So, how can we perform ARC to VMG 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 VMG. 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 VMG converters.
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 VMG. 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:
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.