To convert CPIO to ZIP, select or drop your .cpio file above, check that ZIP is chosen as the output, and click Convert. Files up to 200 MB are converted right in your browser, so they never leave your device.
What is a CPIO file?
CPIO – CPIO archive. CPIO is an old Unix archive format that is still used inside RPM packages and for the Linux boot ramdisk (initramfs).
CPIO Converter →What is a ZIP file?
ZIP – ZIP archive. ZIP is the most widely supported archive format: every operating system opens it without extra software. It compresses each file separately, usually with Deflate, so single files can be pulled out quickly.
ZIP Converter →How to convert CPIO to ZIP
- Click Select File, or drop your .cpio files anywhere on this page. You can add several at once.
- Check that ZIP is chosen as the output format. On this page it is picked for you.
- Click Convert. When a file has to go to our server, the button says Upload and convert instead.
- Click Download next to each file when it's done.
CPIO vs ZIP: how they compare
| CPIO | ZIP | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Archive | Archive |
| Holds | Many files and folders | Many files and folders |
| Compression | None | Deflate |
| Encryption | None | AES-256, or the weak legacy ZipCrypto |
| Created by | Unix, 1970s | Phil Katz (PKWARE), 1989 |
| Best for | Linux packages and boot images | Sharing files with anyone |
Good to know
- Symbolic links, hard links and special files (such as devices) are left out of the result for safety; the page tells you when it does this.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting CPIO to ZIP free?
Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
Are my CPIO files uploaded anywhere?
Files up to 200 MB never leave your device: ConvertKitty runs 7-Zip inside your browser. Only larger files, or formats your browser cannot handle, are sent to our server, over an encrypted connection, and deleted 72 hours after the conversion. The button says "Upload and convert" whenever that happens.
How large can the CPIO file be?
Files up to 200 MB are converted right in your browser. Larger files, up to 1 GB, are converted on our server.
Will the folders inside my CPIO be kept?
Yes. The ZIP has the same folders and file names as the CPIO. Only links and special files are left out, and the page tells you if it did that.
Can I convert several CPIO files at once?
Yes. Add as many files as you like; they are converted one after another, and each one gets its own Download button.
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