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.
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.
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:
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.