To extract an RPM file, drop it above or click Select File, then click Upload and extract. Your browser can't open RPM 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 RPM file?
RPM – RPM package. RPM is the package format of Red Hat, Fedora and SUSE Linux. Inside is a compressed CPIO archive with the program files.
RPM Converter →How to extract an RPM file
- Click Select File, or drop your .rpm file anywhere on this page.
- Click Upload and extract.
- Download the ZIP with everything inside when it's done.
RPM at a glance
| RPM | |
|---|---|
| Type | Archive |
| Holds | Many files and folders |
| Compression | gzip, xz or zstd inside |
| Encryption | None |
| Created by | Red Hat, 1997 |
| Best for | Installing software on Fedora and Red Hat |
Good to know
- Symbolic links, hard links and special files (such as devices) are left out for safety.
Frequently asked questions
How do I open an RPM 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 RPM?
Not for RPM 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 RPM files uploaded anywhere?
Yes: your browser can't open RPM files, so they are sent over an encrypted connection, made into one ZIP, and deleted 72 hours later.
Is extracting RPM 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 RPM 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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