Convert ZIP to ARJ

File Extension ZIP
Full Name WinZIP Compressed ZIP Archive Format

Files with the .ZIP extension contain an archive of compressed data, namely one or multiple files or catalogs, including their file structures, that have been compressed. If there are multiple files, they are compressed separately, which enables them to be subjected to different compression methods and unpacked independently from one another.

File Extension ARJ
Full Name ARJ Compressed Archive Format

ARJ is a compressed archive format developed for DOS operating system. Older Windows versions (95, 98, 2000) used dedicated ARJ32 format. As is the case with other file archive formats, ARJ file is a data container that stores one or more compressed files.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "ZIP") to another (referred to as "ARJ"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, ZIP 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 ZIP to format ARJ becomes essential.

So, how can we perform ZIP to ARJ 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 ZIP and transforming it into format ARJ. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of ZIP to ARJ converters.

Conversion from ZIP to ARJ

ZIP to ARJ

How to convert the ZIP file to ARJ?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of ZIP to ARJ. 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 ZIP file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file ZIP, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the ZIP file to the application
  • Select the output format of the ARJ file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file ARJ on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted ARJ file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
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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.