Convert A02 to 008

Understanding a02 and 008 file formats

A02 and 008 files are both associated with multi-part archive files, commonly created by archiving tools such as WinRAR, WinZip, or 7-Zip. The .a02 file is typically the third part of a split archive (with .a00, .a01, .a02, etc.), while the .008 file is the ninth part in a similar split archive sequence (with .001, .002, ..., .008, etc.). These files are not standalone archives but segments of a larger compressed file, and they cannot be opened or converted individually without the complete set.

How to convert a02 to 008

Direct conversion from .a02 to .008 is not a standard process, as both are simply parts of different split archive naming conventions. If you need to change the archive format or merge/split files differently, you must first extract the complete archive and then re-archive it using your preferred tool and naming scheme.

Recommended software for handling a02 and 008 files

• 7-Zip (Windows, free): Open the first part of the archive (e.g., .a00 or .001) and extract the contents. To create a new split archive with .008 parts, use File → Add to archive and set the split size and naming convention.
• WinRAR (Windows, paid): Open the first archive part, extract all files, then use File → Add to archive and set the split volume size and extension as needed.
• Keka (macOS, free): Supports extracting and creating split archives with custom naming.

Step-by-step process

1. Gather all parts of the original archive (including .a02 or .008).
2. Use 7-Zip or WinRAR to open the first part (e.g., .a00 or .001).
3. Extract the complete contents to a folder.
4. Re-archive the extracted files using your preferred tool, specifying the split size and desired naming convention (e.g., .001, .002, ..., .008).

Important notes

• Both .a02 and .008 files are not standalone archives; you need all parts to extract the data.
• There is no direct conversion between .a02 and .008; extraction and re-archiving is required.
• Always keep all parts of the archive together in the same folder for successful extraction.