Convert ARK to ARC

File Extension ARK
Full Name ARC File Archiver CPM/Port Archive Format

ARK file format is used by PowerDesk Pro software application, but files of this type are created using now obsolete ARK11.COM utility.

File Extension ARC
Full Name ARC Lossless Data Compression And Archive Format

ARC is a file extension that was popular when BBS, or Bulletin Board System, was widely used. ARC files were used to archive files and folders. ARC used compression to save disk space.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "ARK") to another (referred to as "ARC"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, ARK 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 ARK to format ARC becomes essential.

So, how can we perform ARK to ARC 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 ARK and transforming it into format ARC. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of ARK to ARC converters.

Conversion from ARK to ARC

ARK to ARC

How to convert the ARK file to ARC?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of ARK to ARC. 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 ARK file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file ARK, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the ARK file to the application
  • Select the output format of the ARC file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file ARC on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted ARC file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the ARK 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.