.00 — Part File
Various · 1990
What is a .00 file?
The .00 file extension typically denotes a part of a split or multi-volume archive. These files are not self-contained and require other parts of the same archive to be useful. They are commonly generated by archiving software like WinRAR or 7-Zip to break down large files into smaller, more manageable pieces. Without the corresponding parts, a .00 file is essentially unusable.
Programs That Open .00 Files
| Platform | Program | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | WinRAR | Paid | Official |
| 7-Zip | Free | Official | |
| PeaZip | Free | ||
| Bandizip | Paid | ||
| macOS | The Unarchiver | Free | |
| Keka | Paid | ||
| p7zip | Free | Official |
Common Problems with .00 Files
Frequently Asked Questions
A .00 file is typically a part of a larger, split archive. It cannot be opened on its own and requires other sequential parts (e.g., .01, .02, or subsequent numbered parts) from the same archive to be reassembled and extracted.
To open a .00 file, you need the archiving software that created it (like WinRAR or 7-Zip) and all the other parts of the split archive. Place all parts in the same folder, then open the first part (often the one with the .00 extension or the lowest number) with your archiving software.
You don't directly 'create' a .00 file. Instead, when you split a large file or archive into multiple volumes using software like WinRAR or 7-Zip, the software automatically generates these numbered part files, starting with .00 or .01, depending on the software's settings.
Technical Details
Files with the .00 extension are typically sequential parts of a larger archive. They often lack a distinct header signature and rely on the file naming convention (e.g., file.part01.rar, file.part02.rar, or file.001, file.002) to indicate their order. The actual data format is determined by the archiving software that created them.