Convert CMP to ANS
| File Extension | CMP |
| Full Name | PKWare Compression Library Archive Format |
CMP filename extension is associated with Data Compression Library (DCL) developed by PKWARE. DCL is a high-speed Windows interface for compressing and decompressing files and folders. This solution is typically used in situations where ZIP-based archiving is not needed.
| File Extension | ANS |
| Full Name | ANSI Text File (ANSI Art) |
ANS is a text document file format used for storing characters organized such that they create an image. ANS extension is commonly used by ANSII Art enthusiasts, an enhanced version of ASCII Art text format. ANS files can be opened with any standard text editor.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "CMP") to another (referred to as "ANS"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, CMP 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 CMP to format ANS becomes essential.
So, how can we perform CMP to ANS 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 CMP and transforming it into format ANS. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of CMP to ANS converters.
Conversion from CMP to ANS
CMP to ANS
How to convert the CMP file to ANS?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of CMP to ANS. 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 CMP file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file CMP, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the CMP file to the application
- Select the output format of the ANS file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file ANS on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted ANS file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the CMP format:
Other conversions
to the ANS 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.