Convert 022 to 002

Understanding 022 and 002 file formats

022 and 002 files are not standard file formats but rather parts of a split archive. When large files are divided into smaller segments for easier distribution or storage, each segment is given a sequential extension such as .001, .002, .003, and so on. The .022 file is the 22nd part, and the .002 file is the 2nd part of such a split archive. These files are typically created by file splitting utilities like HJSplit or 7-Zip.

Purpose of converting 022 to 002

Technically, converting a .022 file to a .002 file is not a standard conversion. Both are segments of a larger file, and renaming or converting between them can corrupt the archive. If you have a set of split files, you should not change their extensions. Instead, you should use a file joiner to reconstruct the original file.

How to join split files

To combine split files (including .022 and .002), use a file joining tool. The most popular and reliable software for this task is HJSplit and 7-Zip:

• HJSplit (Windows):
  1. Download and install HJSplit.
  2. Open HJSplit and select Join.
  3. Click Input File and select the .001 file (the first part).
  4. Click Start to join all parts into the original file.
• 7-Zip (Windows, Linux):
  1. Install 7-Zip.
  2. Right-click the .001 file.
  3. Select 7-Zip → Extract Here to automatically join and extract the archive.

Best practices and tips

• Always keep all parts (.001, .002, ..., .022) in the same folder before joining.
• Do not rename or convert individual parts, as this can break the archive.
• If you are missing any part, the join process will fail.

Recommended software for split file joining

• HJSplit: Simple and lightweight, ideal for joining split files.
• 7-Zip: Powerful archiver that can also join and extract split archives.