To extract an ACE file, drop it above or click Select File, then click Upload and extract. Your browser can't open ACE files, so ConvertKitty opens it on our server and gives you everything inside as one ZIP file, which every computer opens by itself. Your files are deleted 72 hours later.
What is an ACE file?
ACE – ACE archive. ACE is a proprietary archive format from WinAce. It is no longer maintained, and most current archive programs have dropped it.
ACE Converter →How to extract an ACE file
- Click Select File, or drop your .ace file anywhere on this page.
- Click Upload and extract.
- Download the ZIP with everything inside when it's done.
ACE at a glance
| ACE | |
|---|---|
| Type | Archive |
| Holds | Many files and folders |
| Compression | ACE (proprietary) |
| Encryption | Password protection |
| Created by | Marcel Lemke (WinAce), 1998 |
| Best for | Opening old archives |
Good to know
- ACE is an old format that today's computers rarely open by themselves.
- Symbolic links, hard links and special files (such as devices) are left out for safety.
Frequently asked questions
How do I open an ACE file?
Drop it on this page and click Upload and extract: you get everything inside as one ZIP file, which Windows, macOS and Linux open by themselves.
Can I save just one file from an ACE?
Not for ACE files: they are opened on our server, which gives you everything inside as one ZIP. You can then open the ZIP and take the files you need.
Are my ACE files uploaded anywhere?
Yes: your browser can't open ACE files, so they are sent over an encrypted connection, made into one ZIP, and deleted 72 hours later.
Can I open a password-protected ACE file?
Yes. The page asks for the password, and the files you save are not password-protected.
Is extracting ACE files free?
Yes. Opening archives in your browser and saving the files is free, with no account and no limit. Archives opened on our server use credits: everyone gets 25 free credits a day, and most archives cost a single one. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
How large can the ACE file be?
Up to 1 GB.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It works in any modern web browser, on a computer or a phone, and the files you save go to your downloads.
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