Convert 018 to 002

Understanding 018 and 002 file formats

018 and 002 files are not standard file formats but rather parts of a split archive, commonly created by file splitting tools such as HJSplit or 7-Zip. 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 .018 or beyond. These files are not usable individually; they must be rejoined to reconstruct the original file.

How to convert or join 018 and 002 files

Since both .018 and .002 are parts of the same split archive, the process is not a traditional file conversion but rather a joining or recombining process. You need all parts of the split archive (from .001 up to the highest number, such as .018) in the same folder to reconstruct the original file.

Best software for joining split files

• HJSplit (Windows, Linux): A simple and free tool designed specifically for splitting and joining files. To join, open HJSplit, select Join, choose the .001 file, and the program will automatically join all sequential parts (.002, .003, ..., .018).
• 7-Zip (Windows): A popular archiver that can also join split files. Right-click the .001 file and select 7-Zip → Extract Here. 7-Zip will process all parts in sequence.
• PeaZip (Windows, Linux): Another free archiver that supports joining split files. Use File → Extract on the .001 file.

Step-by-step process using HJSplit

1. Place all split files (.001, .002, ..., .018) in the same folder.
2. Open HJSplit and click Join.
3. Select the .001 file as the input file.
4. Click Start to begin joining. HJSplit will automatically process all parts in order.
5. After completion, you will have the original, reassembled file.

Important notes

• You cannot convert a single .018 or .002 file to another format; you must have all parts to reconstruct the original file.
• Ensure all parts are present and not corrupted for successful joining.