Convert 7Z.017 to 004

Understanding 7z.017 and 004 file formats

The 7z.017 file format is part of a multi-volume archive created by the 7-Zip compression software. When a large file is compressed using 7-Zip, it can be split into several smaller parts, each with a sequential extension like .001, .002, and so on, up to .017 in this case. These files are not standalone and need to be combined to extract the original content.

The 004 file format, on the other hand, is not a standard file format. It is often a part of a split archive, similar to the 7z.017 files, but the naming convention can vary depending on the software used to create the split archive. It is important to note that 004 files are typically not meant to be converted directly from 7z.017 files, as they serve a similar purpose in different contexts.

Converting 7z.017 to 004

Since both 7z.017 and 004 files are parts of split archives, direct conversion between these formats is not applicable. Instead, the goal is to extract the contents of the 7z.017 archive and then, if needed, re-compress and split them into a new archive that uses the 004 naming convention.

Best software for handling 7z.017 files

The best software for extracting and managing 7z.017 files is 7-Zip. This open-source software is specifically designed to handle 7z archives and can easily extract the contents of a multi-volume archive.

To extract a 7z.017 file, ensure you have all parts of the archive (e.g., 7z.001 to 7z.017) in the same directory. Then, follow these steps:

• Open 7-Zip File Manager.
• Navigate to the directory containing the 7z.017 files.
• Select the first file in the sequence (e.g., 7z.001).
• Click File → Extract and choose the destination folder.

After extraction, if you need to create a new split archive with a different naming convention, you can use 7-Zip to compress the files again and specify the desired split size and naming pattern.