AFA Converter
Convert AFA files online for free
Drop or upload your .AFA file
How to convert your AFA file
- Click Select File above, and choose your AFA file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert AFA to another file type
The converter easily converts your AFA file to various formats—free and online. No Windows or extra software needed.
Convert a file to AFA
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the AFA file type—in the best quality.
About AFA files
The AFA file format is not as commonly recognized as other file types, which can present certain challenges when trying to convert these files into more widely used formats. AFA files are primarily associated with Astrotite, a software used for compression and data protection, making them similar to other compressed file types. Due to their specialized nature, converting AFA files requires specific software tools.
To convert AFA files, you can use Astrotite itself to extract contents, or explore software like 7-Zip and WinRAR that may support extraction. Once extracted, the contents can be converted to different formats depending on the file type inside. For example, if the AFA contains images, you can use IrfanView to convert images to formats like JPEG, PNG, or TIFF. For audio or video files, VLC Media Player can be used to convert to formats such as MP3, MP4, or WAV.
Important considerations include ensuring you have the right software support for extraction and being aware of potential data loss or corruption during conversion. AFA files also carry the drawback of not being universally compatible, which is why converting them to more standard formats is often necessary for accessibility.
While manual conversion methods exist, they can be cumbersome and require multiple steps or software. This is why using a dedicated website like Convert.Guru can simplify the process. By dragging and dropping your AFA files onto Convert.Guru, you can effortlessly convert them into a variety of formats without the hassle of handling multiple software tools.
The AFA Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.
When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.
Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best AFA converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.