Convert 008 to CAB
| File Extension | 008 |
| Full Name | Compressed File From A Multi-volume Archive (part 8) |
| File Extension | CAB |
| Full Name | Windows Cabinet Compressed Archive |
Files with the .CAB extension contain compressed data used in Windows software installations – namely system files, network components, and device drivers. This format is native to Microsoft Windows and supports ZIP, Quantum, and LZX compression.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "008") to another (referred to as "CAB"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, 008 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 008 to format CAB becomes essential.
So, how can we perform 008 to CAB 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 008 and transforming it into format CAB. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of 008 to CAB converters.
Conversion from 008 to CAB
008 to CAB
How to convert the 008 file to CAB?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of 008 to CAB. 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 008 file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file 008, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the 008 file to the application
- Select the output format of the CAB file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file CAB on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted CAB file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the 008 format:
Other conversions
to the CAB format:
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.