Convert 016 to 004

Understanding 016 and 004 file formats

016 and 004 files are not standard file formats but rather parts of a split archive. These files are typically generated by file splitting utilities such as WinRAR, 7-Zip, or HJSplit. When a large file is divided into smaller segments for easier distribution or storage, each segment is given a sequential extension like .001, .002, .003, and so on, up to .016 or .004, depending on the number of parts.

These files are not meant to be converted from one to another, but rather to be joined or reassembled to reconstruct the original file.

How to combine 016 and 004 files

To work with these files, you need to have all parts of the split archive (e.g., .001, .002, .003, ..., .016). The process involves joining these parts to restore the original file, which could be a video, archive, or any other large file.

Best software for joining split files

• 7-Zip (Windows, free): Right-click the first part (e.g., .001), then select 7-Zip → Extract Here. 7-Zip will automatically join all parts in sequence.
• WinRAR (Windows, paid/free trial): Right-click the first part (e.g., .001 or .rar), then choose Extract Here or Extract to [folder].
• HJSplit (Windows, free): Open HJSplit, select Join, choose the .001 file, and the program will join all parts.

Important notes

• You cannot convert a .016 file directly to a .004 file. These are sequential parts of a split archive.
• Always ensure you have all parts before attempting to join them.
• If any part is missing or corrupted, the original file cannot be reconstructed.

Summary

To handle .016 and .004 files, use a file joining tool like 7-Zip or HJSplit to reassemble the original file. These files are not meant for direct conversion between each other.