Convert R01 to 008

Understanding R01 and 008 file formats

R01 files are part of a multi-volume archive created by WinRAR or similar archiving tools. These files are segments of a split compressed archive, typically following the naming convention .r00, .r01, .r02, etc. They are not standalone files and require the complete set to extract the original data.

008 files are also split archive parts, commonly generated by file splitting utilities like HJSplit or 7-Zip. The .008 extension indicates the eighth segment in a sequence (e.g., .001, .002, ..., .008). Like R01 files, they are not usable individually and must be joined with the other parts to reconstruct the original file.

How to convert R01 to 008

Direct conversion between R01 and 008 is not typical, as both are split archive parts but from different tools. The process involves extracting the contents from the RAR multi-volume archive and then re-splitting the extracted file into .008 segments using a file splitter.

Step-by-step conversion process

1. Extract the R01 archive:
   Use WinRAR or 7-Zip to extract the complete archive. Ensure you have all parts (.r00, .r01, etc.).
   Right-click the .r01 file → Extract Here (or similar option).
2. Split the extracted file into .008 parts:
   Use HJSplit or 7-Zip to split the extracted file.
   In HJSplit: Split → Input file → Set split size → Start.
   In 7-Zip: Add to archive → Split to volumes, bytes (set size to match .008 part size).

Recommended software for conversion

• WinRAR – for extracting R01 multi-volume archives.
• 7-Zip – for both extraction and splitting files into .008 parts.
• HJSplit – for splitting files into numbered segments like .008.

Summary

To convert R01 to 008, extract the RAR archive first, then split the resulting file into .008 segments using a file splitter. 7-Zip is the most versatile tool for both steps.