ZIP to CPIO converter
Turn ZIP into CPIO
Send us the ZIP you already have and take away a CPIO. Handled on our servers, deleted the moment the job ends.
or drag and drop files here
ZIP files • Max 50MB per file • Up to 10 files
Both formats, briefly
ZIPIN
Windows, macOS and Linux all open ZIP files with no extra software, which is why it stays the default for sending a folder to someone. Compression is moderate and unpacking is quick. Pick ZIP when you care more about the other person being able to open the file than about squeezing out every last megabyte.
CPIOOUT
CPIO stores a stream of files together with their metadata, and it is still standard where Linux boots from an initramfs image or where an RPM package carries its payload. Desktop software rarely opens it directly. Convert a CPIO archive when you need to see what a boot image or a package actually contains.
Three steps, start to finish
Add your ZIP
Drag it onto the page, or pull it in from your computer, Google Drive or Dropbox.
CPIO is preselected
This page is already set to write CPIO. Switch the target if you change your mind.
Take the CPIO
Grab the result the moment the job clears. Your upload is wiped straight afterwards.