ARCH Converter

Extract text from ARCH files


Drop or upload your .ARCH file
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How to extract text from your ARCH file

  1. Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your ARCH file.
  2. You’ll see a preview, if available.
  3. Click the "Convert file to..." button to extract text information.

Convert ARCH to another file type

To convert your ARCH file to another format, you need WatchGuard System Manager or other Compressed software.

  • ARCH to ZIP
  • ARCH to RAR
  • ARCH to 7Z
  • ARCH to TAR
  • ARCH to GZ
  • ARCH to BZ2
  • ARCH to XZ
  • ARCH to LZMA
  • ARCH to CAB
  • ARCH to ACE
  • ARCH to ARJ
  • ARCH to LHA

Convert a file to ARCH

To convert other file formats to the "Log Archive" file type, you need software like WatchGuard System Manager or a similar tool.

  • XXE to ARCH
  • 7Z to ARCH
  • Z to ARCH
  • PAK to ARCH
  • LHA to ARCH
  • DEB to ARCH
  • UUE to ARCH
  • TAR to ARCH
  • LZH to ARCH
  • ZIP to ARCH
  • PKG to ARCH
  • RAR to ARCH

About ARCH files

ARCH files are a type of compressed archive file used primarily for packaging and distributing software on Unix-based systems. While these files can efficiently bundle multiple files into a single archive, they often require specific software to open or convert them. Converting ARCH files can be challenging due to their unique compression algorithms, which may not be supported by all software.

To convert ARCH files, you can use software like GNU Tar or 7-Zip for extraction and conversion. These tools can convert ARCH files into various formats such as .tar, .zip, .gz, and more. For a detailed understanding of archive file formats, you might find the Wikipedia page on Archive files informative.

When converting ARCH files, it's important to note that different formats have varying levels of compression efficiency and compatibility. Missteps in conversion can lead to data loss or corruption. Moreover, not all software will handle metadata or file permissions correctly, which can be crucial for software distribution.

Despite these challenges, converting ARCH files can be made easy. We recommend using Convert.Guru, a reliable platform that allows you to simply drag and drop your ARCH files to convert them effortlessly into other formats, ensuring data integrity and compatibility.

While ARCH files are useful, their complexity and potential drawbacks make Convert.Guru a valuable tool for users seeking a hassle-free conversion experience. Visit Convert.Guru today to streamline your file conversion process and explore a wide range of supported formats.

Convert.Guru analyzes your ARCH file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.

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The ARCH Converter Story

The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our ARCH converter.