Convert 054 to R13

Understanding 054 and r13 file formats

054 files are typically split archive files, often created by compression utilities like WinRAR or 7-Zip. These files are part of a multi-volume archive, where each part is numbered sequentially (e.g., .001, .002, ..., .054). They are not standalone files and require all parts of the archive to be present for extraction.

r13 files are also split archive files, commonly associated with the RAR compression format. The .r13 extension indicates the 14th part of a multi-volume RAR archive (counting starts from .rar, .r00, .r01, etc.). Like 054 files, r13 files are not standalone and need the complete set of archive parts for extraction.

How to convert 054 to r13

Since both 054 and r13 files are parts of split archives, direct conversion between these formats is not typical or necessary. Instead, the process involves extracting the contents of the split archive and, if needed, recompressing them into a new split archive with the desired naming convention.

Step-by-step conversion process

1. Gather all parts of the original split archive (including .054 and all preceding parts).
2. Extract the archive using a tool like WinRAR or 7-Zip:
   • Right-click the first part (usually .001 or .rar).
   • Select Extract Here or Extract to [folder].
3. Recompress the extracted files into a new split archive with RAR format:
   • Open WinRAR.
   • Select the files/folder to compress.
   • Click Add.
   • Choose RAR as the archive format.
   • Set Split to volumes, size (e.g., 50 MB for each part).
   • Click OK to create the new split archive. The parts will be named .rar, .r00, .r01, ..., .r13, etc.

Best software for the job

• WinRAR – The most reliable tool for handling both .054 and .r13 split archives. It supports extraction and creation of multi-volume RAR archives.
• 7-Zip – A free alternative that can extract most split archives, though it creates split archives with its own naming convention.

Summary

Direct conversion from 054 to r13 is not possible, as both are parts of split archives. The recommended approach is to extract the original archive and recompress the files into a new split archive using WinRAR, which will generate .r13 files as part of the new set.