PAQ Converter

Convert PAQ files online for free

Select File
Drop or upload your .PAQ file

How to convert your PAQ file

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

Convert PAQ to another file type

The converter easily converts your PAQ file to various formats—free and online. No Windows Backup or extra software needed.

PAQ to BAK
PAQ to BACKUP
PAQ to OLD
PAQ to TMP
PAQ to TEMP
PAQ to ARC
PAQ to ZIP
PAQ to TAR
PAQ to GZ
PAQ to 7Z
PAQ to RAR
PAQ to ISO

Convert a file to PAQ

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

SNAPSHOT to PAQ
OLD to PAQ
IMG to PAQ
RESTORE to PAQ
ISO to PAQ
COPY to PAQ
VMDK to PAQ
TMP to PAQ
VHD to PAQ
BAK to PAQ
ARCHIVE to PAQ
BACKUP to PAQ

About PAQ files

PAQ files are a type of compressed archive file, similar to ZIP files. They are created using the PAQ compression algorithm, which is a powerful but complex algorithm that offers high compression ratios. PAQ files are not as widely used as ZIP files, but they are still popular among some users.

The most common way to open and extract PAQ files is with a file archiving program such as 7-Zip or WinZip. These programs are free to download and use, and they support a variety of file types, including PAQ.

PAQ files can also be converted to other formats, such as ZIP, RAR, and TAR. This can be done with a file conversion program such as various tools or appropriate programs. However, it is important to note that the conversion process can be difficult, as the PAQ algorithm is complex and not all programs are able to handle it.

Another drawback of using PAQ files is that they are not as widely supported as ZIP files. As a result, some programs may not be able to open them. For this reason, it may be better to use an online file conversion website such as Convert.Guru, which is free and easy to use.

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