What is CPIO file?
Unix CPIO Archive file is a type of Unix cpio archive. It is a file containing a list of files and directories. The file contains a list of the files and their sizes from start to finish, so that the computer can unarchive them into the directories. It also includes information about each file such as ownership, group memberships, permissions, when it was last modified, and much more.
CPIO Format details
| Full Name | Unix CPIO Archive |
|---|---|
| Developer | N/A |
| Category | Encoded Files |
Software, that convert CPIO files
The easiest way to convert a CPIO file is to save it in a different file format using dedicated software. Below you will find a list of software programs that can handle CPIO files. Open your CPIO file with one of them and save in another file format.
CPIO Converters
IZArc
7-Zip
Zipeg
ZipZag
Unix
The Unarchiver
CPIO conversions
- From CPIO
- CPIO to 008