Convert ARC to ZIP

Understanding ARC and ZIP file formats

The ARC file format is an older compression format that was widely used in the 1980s and 1990s. It was primarily used for compressing multiple files into a single archive, making it easier to store and transfer data. However, with the advent of more efficient compression algorithms, the ARC format has become less common.

On the other hand, the ZIP file format is one of the most popular and widely used compression formats today. It allows for the compression of multiple files into a single archive, similar to ARC, but with better compression ratios and more features. ZIP files are supported by most operating systems and can be easily opened and extracted without the need for additional software.

How to convert ARC to ZIP

Converting an ARC file to a ZIP file involves extracting the contents of the ARC archive and then compressing them into a new ZIP archive. This can be done using various software tools that support both formats.

Best software for ARC to ZIP conversion

One of the best software options for converting ARC files to ZIP is WinRAR. WinRAR is a powerful archive manager that supports a wide range of file formats, including both ARC and ZIP. To convert an ARC file to ZIP using WinRAR, follow these steps:

• Open WinRAR and navigate to the location of the ARC file.
• Select the ARC file and click on File → Extract to to extract its contents.
• Once extracted, select the extracted files and click on File → Add to archive.
• In the archive options, choose ZIP as the archive format and click OK to create the ZIP file.

Another option is 7-Zip, a free and open-source file archiver that also supports ARC and ZIP formats. The conversion process is similar to that of WinRAR.