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CPIO Converter

Convert CPIO files online for free


Drop or upload your .CPIO file

How to convert your CPIO file

  1. Click Select File above, and choose your CPIO file.
  2. You'll see a preview.
  3. Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.


Convert CPIO to another file type

The converter easily converts your CPIO file to various formats—free and online. No WinRAR or extra software needed.

  • CPIO to TAR
  • CPIO to RPM
  • CPIO to IMG
  • CPIO to BASE64
  • CPIO to HEX
  • CPIO to BIN
  • CPIO to ENC
  • CPIO to CRYPT
  • CPIO to AES
  • CPIO to DES
  • CPIO to RSA
  • CPIO to PGP

Convert a file to CPIO

The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the CPIO file type—in the best quality.

  • CER to CPIO
  • BIN to CPIO
  • PEM to CPIO
  • DER to CPIO
  • KEY to CPIO
  • P7S to CPIO
  • PFX to CPIO
  • ENC to CPIO
  • P12 to CPIO
  • BASE64 to CPIO
  • P7B to CPIO
  • HEX to CPIO

About CPIO files

CPIO files, or Copy In, Copy Out files, are archive files used primarily on Unix and Linux systems. They are known for their simplicity and effectiveness in storing multiple files and directories in a single archive. However, CPIO files can be challenging to work with due to limited support across different platforms and software.

Common software tools for converting CPIO files include command-line utilities like GNU Tar and GNU CPIO. These tools can extract or convert CPIO files to other formats such as .tar, .zip, and .gz. However, using command-line tools can be daunting for users unfamiliar with terminal commands.

Conversion challenges arise from the CPIO format's lack of metadata support and compression, which can complicate the process of converting to more modern archive formats. Moreover, these files may not be compatible with popular software, limiting their usability.

While CPIO files are efficient for certain applications, drawbacks include limited compression capabilities and less robust error recovery compared to modern formats. Given these challenges, choosing the right conversion method is crucial.

For users looking for a hassle-free conversion experience, we recommend using Convert.Guru. Simply drag and drop your CPIO files onto the Convert.Guru website to convert them swiftly and reliably to various formats such as .tar, .zip, .gz, and more. This intuitive approach eliminates the need for complex command-line commands and provides a user-friendly solution for all your conversion needs.


The CPIO 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 CPIO converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.

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