Convert ZIP to Z01

Understanding ZIP and Z01 file formats

ZIP is a widely used compressed archive file format that allows users to bundle multiple files and folders into a single file, reducing storage space and simplifying distribution. Z01 is the first segment of a split ZIP archive. When a large ZIP file is divided into smaller parts for easier storage or transfer, the resulting files are named sequentially as .z01, .z02, etc., with the main archive retaining the .zip extension.

Why convert ZIP to Z01?

Converting a ZIP file to Z01 (and subsequent split parts) is useful when you need to split a large archive into smaller, more manageable pieces for sharing or storage on media with size limits.

How to split a ZIP file into Z01 parts

To convert a ZIP file into Z01 and other split parts, you need to split the archive. This process is supported by several archiving tools. The most popular and reliable software for this task is WinRAR and 7-Zip.

Using WinRAR to split ZIP files

1. Right-click your ZIP file and select Add to archive....
2. In the dialog, set Archive format to ZIP.
3. In Split to volumes, size, enter the desired part size (e.g., 100MB).
4. Click OK to create split files (.zip, .z01, .z02, etc.).

Using 7-Zip to split ZIP files

1. Right-click your ZIP file and choose 7-Zip → Add to archive....
2. Set Archive format to zip.
3. In Split to volumes, bytes, specify the part size (e.g., 100M).
4. Click OK to generate split files (.zip, .z01, .z02, etc.).

Best software for ZIP to Z01 conversion

WinRAR and 7-Zip are the best tools for splitting ZIP files into Z01 and other parts. Both are available for Windows and support large file splitting with customizable part sizes.

Important notes

• All split parts (.z01, .z02, ..., .zip) are required to extract the archive.
• Do not rename the split files, as extraction tools rely on the naming sequence.