Convert ASEC to APK
| File Extension | ASEC |
| Full Name | Google Android Encrypted Application Package Format |
The .asec extension belongs to the popular mobile OS file medium of Android. The file type ASEC refers to Android Secure encrypted packages. Introduced with the Froyo (build version 2.2), the ASEC file have become one of the standard formats for encrypting package data on the android platform.
| File Extension | APK |
| Full Name | Google Android Package Format |
The extension .apk belongs to files of the type, Android Package files. The android package files are a collection of libraries, data and configuration information that is used to install the Android apps on the mobile devices like Phones and tablets that run on the Android Operating system.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "ASEC") to another (referred to as "APK"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, ASEC 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 ASEC to format APK becomes essential.
So, how can we perform ASEC to APK 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 ASEC and transforming it into format APK. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of ASEC to APK converters.
Conversion from ASEC to APK
How to convert the ASEC file to APK?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of ASEC to APK. 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 ASEC file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file ASEC, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the ASEC file to the application
- Select the output format of the APK file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file APK on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted APK file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the ASEC format:
Other conversions
to the APK 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.