Convert HFS to HQX
| File Extension | HFS |
| Full Name | MacImage Macintosh HFS Disk Image Format |
| File Extension | HQX |
| Full Name | Macintosh BinHex Archive |
HQX files are used by Apple operating systems. HQX is an archive created from an 8-bit binary file. The output format is 7-bit ASCII. This solution made it possible to send data, e.g. by e-mail, as text files. It also gave more confidence that the data would not be damaged when exchanging it between systems.The BinHex 4.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "HFS") to another (referred to as "HQX"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, HFS 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 HFS to format HQX becomes essential.
So, how can we perform HFS to HQX 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 HFS and transforming it into format HQX. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of HFS to HQX converters.
Conversion from HFS to HQX
HFS to HQX
How to convert the HFS file to HQX?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of HFS to HQX. 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 HFS file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file HFS, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the HFS file to the application
- Select the output format of the HQX file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file HQX on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted HQX file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
to the HQX 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.