Convert PBK to ARJ

Understanding PBK and ARJ file formats

PBK files are typically Phone Book files used by Microsoft Dial-Up Networking, storing contact and connection information. These files are not standard document or archive formats, but rather configuration files specific to certain Windows networking utilities.

ARJ is a compressed archive file format developed by Robert Jung. It was popular in the 1990s for compressing and archiving files, similar to ZIP or RAR formats. ARJ files can contain one or more files or folders in a compressed form.

Can you convert PBK to ARJ?

There is no direct conversion between PBK and ARJ formats, as they serve entirely different purposes. However, if you want to archive a PBK file into an ARJ archive for backup or transfer, you can compress the PBK file using ARJ archiving software.

How to archive a PBK file into an ARJ file

To include a PBK file in an ARJ archive, follow these steps:

1. Download and install an ARJ archiver, such as ARJ32 (for Windows) or 7-Zip (with ARJ plugin).
2. Place your .pbk file in a folder.
3. Open a command prompt or use the archiver's interface.
4. Use the command: arj a archive.arj yourfile.pbk (replace filenames as needed).
5. The resulting archive.arj will contain your PBK file.

Recommended software for PBK to ARJ archiving

• ARJ32 – The official ARJ archiver for Windows. Download from the official ARJ website.
• 7-Zip – Free and open-source archiver. Supports ARJ with the appropriate plugin. Use File → Add to archive... and select ARJ as the format.

Summary

While you cannot convert a PBK file to an ARJ file in the sense of changing its format, you can archive a PBK file into an ARJ archive for storage or transfer using ARJ-compatible software.