Convert ISO to ZIP

File Extension ISO
Full Name CD/DVD/HD DVD/Blu-ray Disc ISO Binary Image Format

The extension .iso refers to files of the type, ISO disk images. These are the exact copies of data present on a CD or DVD. The file is also capable of storing the exact structure of file system information. These ISO files are usually used for backup purposes to store the data present on vital DVD and CD resources.

File Extension ZIP
Full Name WinZIP Compressed ZIP Archive Format

Files with the .ZIP extension contain an archive of compressed data, namely one or multiple files or catalogs, including their file structures, that have been compressed. If there are multiple files, they are compressed separately, which enables them to be subjected to different compression methods and unpacked independently from one another.

What is file format conversion?

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

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

Conversion from ISO to ZIP

ISO to ZIP

How to convert the ISO file to ZIP?

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

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