Basic information about 008 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension 008（*.008 or *.008）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the 008 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the 008 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the 008 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support 008 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the 008 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the 008 file?
  • How to open a 008 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a 008 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a 008 file?
  • How to convert 008 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to 008 file format?


1.Detail information about 008 file extension: Compressed File From A Multi-volume Archive (part 8)

File type Compressed File From A Multi-volume Archive (part 8) Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description 008 file is a Compressed File From A Multi-volume Archive (part 8). The 008 file extension is associated with several archivers or compression tools, which are using, or did use in the past, the 008 file extension for its multi-volume files or archives, such as Winrar (see part8.rar) or 7-Zip (see 7z.008).

The 008 file is the 8th part of multi-volume archive.

The general file sequence is *.001, *.002, *.003, etc.. and you will need all parts of the multi-volume archive to successfully extract the content.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert 008 files

Windows		 7-zip
WinRAR
PeaZip
ZipZag

macOS		 StuffIt Deluxe for Mac
StuffIt for Mac
The Unarchiver
StuffIt Expander for Mac
StuffIt Deluxe for Mac

Linux		 Xarchiver
File Roller



How to convert another files to 008 file format?

There are 16 records in our database eligible for another files to 008 file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to 008 conversion, you may use the option.

A01 to 008 R00 to 008 CB7 to 008 A09 to 008
001 to 008 A13 to 008 ACE to 008 C00 to 008
CAB to 008 A05 to 008 BZIP2 to 008 C03 to 008
A04 to 008 A03 to 008 A02 to 008 CPIO to 008


Can't open a 008 file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.008”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the 008 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support 008 file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of 008 files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a 008 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a 008 file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a 008 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the 008 file is damaged.
  • Whether the 008 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the 008 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the 008 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the 008 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a 008 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a 008 file.

If the 008 file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.