WAR Converter
Convert WAR files online for free
Drop or upload your .WAR file
How to convert your WAR file
- Click Select File above, and choose your WAR file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert WAR to another file type
The converter easily converts your WAR file to various formats—free and online. No WinRAR or extra software needed.
- WAR to ZIP
- WAR to JAR
- WAR to RAR
- WAR to 7Z
- WAR to TAR
- WAR to GZ
- WAR to BZ2
- WAR to XZ
- WAR to LZMA
- WAR to CAB
- WAR to ACE
- WAR to ARJ
Convert a file to WAR
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the WAR file type—in the best quality.
- XXE to WAR
- 7Z to WAR
- Z to WAR
- PAK to WAR
- LHA to WAR
- DEB to WAR
- UUE to WAR
- TAR to WAR
- LZH to WAR
- ZIP to WAR
- PKG to WAR
- RAR to WAR
About WAR files
WAR files are Java Archive files used to store web application components such as HTML, JavaServer Pages, servlets, and other related files. WAR files are typically used to deploy applications to a web server, and can be used to package web applications into a single archive file. WAR files are created using the jar command-line utility, which is included in the Java Development Kit (JDK).
WAR files can be converted to other formats using software such as 7-Zip, WinZip, or IZArc. These programs can convert WAR files to other formats such as ZIP, TAR, GZ, BZ2, and RAR. It is important to note that the contents of the WAR file may not be compatible with other formats, so the conversion process may not be successful.
When converting WAR files, it is important to consider the compatibility of the output format with the intended application. For example, if the WAR file contains JavaServer Pages (JSP) components, then the output format must be compatible with the JSP specification. Additionally, the size of the WAR file may affect the conversion process, as larger files may take longer to convert. Furthermore, some WAR files may contain malicious code, which can be difficult to detect and remove.
In general, WAR files can be difficult to work with and may pose security risks. Therefore, it is recommended to use free and easy online services such as Convert.Guru to convert WAR files instead of using software programs.
The WAR 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 WAR converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.