Convert A14 to 002

Understanding a14 and 002 file formats

A14 files are typically associated with split archive files, often created by file compression and archiving tools such as WinRAR or 7-Zip. These files represent a segment (the 14th part) of a larger compressed archive, usually named sequentially (e.g., .a01, .a02, ..., .a14). They cannot be opened or used independently and require all parts of the archive to be present for extraction.

002 files are also split archive files, commonly generated by similar archiving tools. The .002 extension indicates the second part of a multi-volume archive (e.g., .001, .002, .003, etc.). Like .a14 files, .002 files are not standalone and need the complete set of split files for successful extraction.

How to convert a14 to 002

Direct conversion between .a14 and .002 is not typically possible, as both are parts of different split archive sets. However, if you need to repackage an archive split into .a14 parts into a set of .001, .002, etc., you must first extract the complete archive and then re-split it using your preferred archiving tool.

Step-by-step conversion process

1. Gather all parts of the .aXX archive (e.g., .a01 to .a14 and the main archive file, usually .rar or .zip).
2. Use an archiving tool like WinRAR or 7-Zip to extract the full contents:
   • Open the main archive file (e.g., .rar) in the tool.
   • Click Extract and choose your destination folder.
3. Once extracted, re-compress the files into a new split archive using the .001, .002, etc., format:
   • In 7-Zip: Select your files, right-click, choose 7-Zip → Add to archive...
   • Set Archive format to zip or 7z.
   • In Split to volumes, bytes, enter your desired split size (e.g., 100M for 100 MB parts).
   • Click OK to create the new split archive (.001, .002, ...).

Best software for the conversion

• 7-Zip (Windows, free): Excellent for extracting and creating split archives in .001, .002 format.
• WinRAR (Windows, trialware): Supports a wide range of split archive formats and easy extraction.
• Keka (macOS, free): Good alternative for Mac users to handle split archives.

Summary

While you cannot directly convert an .a14 file to .002, you can extract the full archive and repackage it into a new split archive using tools like 7-Zip or WinRAR. Always ensure you have all parts of the original archive before attempting extraction or conversion.