Convert PZIP to Z01

Understanding pzip and z01 file formats

PZIP is a compressed archive file format created by the PeaZip archiver. It is used to store one or more files in a compressed form, often for easier sharing or storage. Z01 files, on the other hand, are split archive parts created by WinZip or compatible archivers. A Z01 file is the first segment of a multi-part ZIP archive, with subsequent parts named Z02, Z03, etc., and the main ZIP file containing the directory and final data.

Is direct pzip to z01 conversion possible?

There is no direct conversion from a PZIP file to a Z01 file, as they serve different purposes and are created by different software. However, you can extract the contents of a PZIP archive and then re-compress them into a split ZIP archive, which will generate Z01, Z02, and a main ZIP file.

How to convert pzip to z01

1. Extract the PZIP archive using PeaZip:
   • Open PeaZip.
   • Go to File → Open and select your .pzip file.
   • Click Extract and choose a destination folder.
2. Create a split ZIP archive using WinZip or 7-Zip:
   • Open WinZip or 7-Zip.
   • Select the extracted files.
   • In WinZip, go to File → New Archive, choose ZIP as the format, and set the split size (e.g., 100MB) to create Z01, Z02, etc.
   • In 7-Zip, right-click the files, select Add to archive..., choose ZIP, and set Split to volumes, bytes to your desired size.

Best software for the conversion

• PeaZip – for extracting PZIP files (peazip.github.io)
• WinZip – for creating split ZIP archives and Z01 files (winzip.com)
• 7-Zip – free alternative for creating split ZIP archives (7-zip.org)

Summary

While you cannot directly convert a PZIP file to a Z01 file, you can extract the PZIP archive and then re-compress the contents into a split ZIP archive using WinZip or 7-Zip, which will generate Z01 and subsequent parts.