Convert EXE to MSI
| File Extension | EXE |
| Full Name | Windows Executable File |
The .exe extension belongs to the files of the type “windows executable files”. These are one of the most common file types seen in the PC world today. The .exe files, also known as executables are very handy for the developer in the sense that these files allow running of several instructions for batch processing.
| File Extension | MSI |
| Full Name | Microsoft Windows Installer Installation Package |
File with an .MSI extension contains a compressed installation data package for Windows system. System update installers and software provided by companies other than Microsoft, within an MSI file, have information on files that are going to be installed and their final directories.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "EXE") to another (referred to as "MSI"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, EXE 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 EXE to format MSI becomes essential.
So, how can we perform EXE to MSI 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 EXE and transforming it into format MSI. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of EXE to MSI converters.
Conversion from EXE to MSI
EXE to MSI
How to convert the EXE file to MSI?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of EXE to MSI. 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 EXE file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file EXE, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the EXE file to the application
- Select the output format of the MSI file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file MSI on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted MSI file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the EXE format:
Other conversions
to the MSI 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.