File Extension | ARC |
Full Name | ARC Lossless Data Compression And Archive Format |
ARC is a file extension that was popular when BBS, or Bulletin Board System, was widely used. ARC files were used to archive files and folders. ARC used compression to save disk space.
File Extension | REL |
Full Name | Norton Internet Security 2001 Log Format |
REL file format was used by older versions of antivirus tool Norton Internet Security. REL files are used by the program for storing logs of events such as attacks or alerts.
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "ARC") to another (referred to as "REL"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, ARC 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 ARC to format REL becomes essential.
So, how can we perform ARC to REL 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 ARC and transforming it into format REL. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of ARC to REL 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 ARC to REL. 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 ARC 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.