Convert APR to BSQ

File Extension APR
Full Name ArcView Project Format

APR file is a GIS (Geographical Information System) file developed by Esri. APR file contains complete data on mapping in text form and therefore the file can be viewed using any text editor. This file format is commonly used by ArcView software, one of the tools available in ArcGIS package.

File Extension BSQ
Full Name BinScii Binary Archivne

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "APR") to another (referred to as "BSQ"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, APR file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format APR to format BSQ becomes essential.

So, how can we perform APR to BSQ file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format APR and transforming it into format BSQ. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of APR to BSQ converters.

Conversion from APR to BSQ

How to convert the APR file to BSQ?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of APR to BSQ. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the APR file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file APR, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the APR file to the application
  • Select the output format of the BSQ file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file BSQ on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted BSQ file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the APR format:
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Other conversions
to the BSQ format:
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I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.