Convert CPIO to 008
| File Extension | CPIO |
| Full Name | Unix CPIO Archive Format |
CPIO is the extension given to files used in UNIX-based operating systems. CPIO are files that are file archives. Technically speaking, CPIO is a type of container that can contain many files. The data in such a container is not compressed. Sometimes they are compressed with Gzip, but then the resulting files get the CPGZ extension.
| File Extension | 008 |
| Full Name | Compressed File From A Multi-volume Archive (part 8) |
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "CPIO") to another (referred to as "008"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, CPIO 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 CPIO to format 008 becomes essential.
So, how can we perform CPIO to 008 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 CPIO and transforming it into format 008. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of CPIO to 008 converters.
Conversion from CPIO to 008
How to convert the CPIO file to 008?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of CPIO to 008. 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 CPIO file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file CPIO, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the CPIO file to the application
- Select the output format of the 008 file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file 008 on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted 008 file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
to the 008 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.