SMZIP Converter
Convert SMZIP files online for free
Drop or upload your .SMZIP file
How to convert your SMZIP file
- Click Select File above, and choose your SMZIP file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert SMZIP to another file type
The converter easily converts your SMZIP file to various formats—free and online. No Steam or extra software needed.
- SMZIP to EXE
- SMZIP to ISO
- SMZIP to BIN
- SMZIP to CUE
- SMZIP to PAK
- SMZIP to WAD
- SMZIP to PK3
- SMZIP to PK4
- SMZIP to BSP
- SMZIP to MAP
- SMZIP to SAV
- SMZIP to DAT
Convert a file to SMZIP
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the SMZIP file type—in the best quality.
- MOD to SMZIP
- BIN to SMZIP
- CFG to SMZIP
- SCX to SMZIP
- DAT to SMZIP
- MPQ to SMZIP
- LOG to SMZIP
- CUE to SMZIP
- INI to SMZIP
- EXE to SMZIP
- SCM to SMZIP
- ISO to SMZIP
About SMZIP files
SMZIP files are a specialized archive format primarily used in the rhythm game community, specifically for StepMania, a popular dance and rhythm game. These files contain a collection of StepMania songs, including music tracks, step patterns, and visual elements, packed into a single compressed file for easy sharing and installation.
Converting SMZIP files can be a bit challenging due to their specific use case and the data they contain. Most users aim to extract contents rather than convert them into entirely different file types. However, if conversion is necessary, the primary goal is to extract the core components like audio files (often in MP3 or OGG format) or image files (like PNG or JPG).
Tools like 7-Zip and WinZip can help extract the contents of SMZIP files. For further conversion of extracted audio files, software like Audacity can convert audio formats, and image editors such as GIMP can handle image conversions.
Key considerations include ensuring no data is lost during extraction, as SMZIP files sometimes contain custom step patterns crucial for gameplay. Additionally, compatibility with StepMania versions can vary, making it essential to maintain the integrity of the extracted files.
Drawbacks of SMZIP files include their niche use and compatibility challenges outside the StepMania community. For seamless conversions and to avoid complex extraction and conversion processes, you should use the free and easy online website Convert.Guru. Simply drag-n-drop your SMZIP files onto their webpage to convert them to different formats effortlessly.
For more detailed information about the StepMania game and its file formats, you can explore the StepMania Wikipedia page.
The SMZIP 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 SMZIP converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.