Convert.Guru

PSAR Converter

Convert PSAR files online for free


Drop or upload your .PSAR file

How to convert your PSAR file

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


Convert PSAR to another file type

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

  • PSAR to TMP
  • PSAR to TEMP
  • PSAR to CACHE
  • PSAR to LOG
  • PSAR to BAK
  • PSAR to OLD
  • PSAR to NEW
  • PSAR to PART
  • PSAR to DOWNLOAD
  • PSAR to CRDOWNLOAD
  • PSAR to LOCK
  • PSAR to PID

Convert a file to PSAR

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

  • DEVICE to PSAR
  • CACHE to PSAR
  • SOCK to PSAR
  • SYMLINK to PSAR
  • PID to PSAR
  • MOUNT to PSAR
  • FIFO to PSAR
  • LOG to PSAR
  • PIPE to PSAR
  • TMP to PSAR
  • JUNCTION to PSAR
  • TEMP to PSAR

About PSAR files

PSAR files, primarily associated with the PlayStation Portable (PSP) system, are a type of archive file used to store firmware updates and game data. These files can be challenging to convert due to their proprietary nature and limited compatibility with standard software. While PSAR files are crucial for PSP functionality, they pose significant challenges when you attempt to convert them into more accessible formats.

Conversion of PSAR files is typically limited to extracting their content rather than converting them into other media formats like .mp3, .mp4, or .avi. To extract PSAR files, you can use specialized software like 7-Zip or p7zip on Linux. However, these tools only allow for extraction, not direct conversion.

On a technical level, converting PSAR files to other formats like .iso, .cso, or even .bin requires in-depth knowledge and can be cumbersome. Often, users resort to using complex command-line tools or custom scripts, which are not user-friendly and can risk data corruption.

One of the main drawbacks of using PSAR files is their limited application outside of PSP systems and the complexity involved in handling them. This is where Convert.Guru comes into play. While online services like Convert.Guru are often preferred for their convenience and reliability, it's important to note that direct conversion of PSAR files into formats such as .mp3, .mp4, or .jpg is not straightforward due to their specialized nature.

For those dealing with PSAR files, it's recommended to extract the necessary content using offline tools and then drag-and-drop the resulting files on Convert.Guru for conversion to more commonly used formats. This approach ensures a safer and more effective conversion process.


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

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