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WARC Converter

Convert WARC files online for free


Drop or upload your .WARC file

How to convert your WARC file

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


Convert WARC to another file type

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

  • WARC to ZIP
  • WARC to RAR
  • WARC to 7Z
  • WARC to TAR
  • WARC to GZ
  • WARC to BZ2
  • WARC to XZ
  • WARC to LZMA
  • WARC to CAB
  • WARC to ACE
  • WARC to ARJ
  • WARC to LHA

Convert a file to WARC

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

  • XXE to WARC
  • 7Z to WARC
  • Z to WARC
  • PAK to WARC
  • LHA to WARC
  • DEB to WARC
  • UUE to WARC
  • TAR to WARC
  • LZH to WARC
  • ZIP to WARC
  • PKG to WARC
  • RAR to WARC

About WARC files

The Web ARChive (WARC) file format is a vital tool for preserving web content. These files are commonly used by libraries, museums, and archives for web archiving purposes. While WARC files are excellent for storing large volumes of web data, they have limitations that users need to consider.

WARC files can be challenging to manage due to their large size and complexity. Converting WARC files to more accessible formats like HTML, TXT, or PDF can be beneficial. However, this process can be cumbersome without the right tools. Tools such as warcio and Web Archive Player can help, but require technical expertise. More user-friendly software includes Browsertrix Crawler and pywb.

It is essential to note that converting WARC files can be hindered by challenges such as data integrity issues and incomplete web captures. Additionally, some software may not fully support all WARC features, which could lead to data loss during conversion.

Despite these challenges, using a reliable and easy-to-use platform for conversion is crucial. We recommend using the free and effortless Convert.Guru website. Simply drag-and-drop your WARC files to easily convert them to different formats. For more on WARC files, visit Wikipedia.

In summary, while WARC files are invaluable for archiving web content, their complexity necessitates effective conversion methods. By leveraging tools and platforms designed for this purpose, users can manage and utilize WARC files more efficiently.


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

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