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Basic information about ARJ file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension ARJ（*.ARJ or *.arj）, 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 ARJ file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the ARJ file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ARJ file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ARJ file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ARJ file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the ARJ file?
How to open a ARJ file?
What programs do I need to open a ARJ file?
What programs help to create and edit a ARJ file?
How to convert ARJ files to another file format?
How to convert another files to ARJ file format?

1.Detail information about ARJ file extension: ARJ Compressed File Archive

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ARJ files
File type	ARJ Compressed File Archive	Category	Compressed Files
Developer	ARJ Software	File format	N/A
Description	ARJ file is a ARJ Compressed File Archive developed by ARJ Software. File archive compressed by ARJ, a file archiver program that uses Robert Jung compression; includes long filename support, file version management, data integrity protection, and multiple volume archives.
Windows	File Viewer Plus ARJ Software ARJ32 Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe for Windows 7-Zip Zipeg ExtractNow ALZip IZArc WinRAR ZIPGenius ZipZag
macOS	Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 16 Incredible Bee Archiver Zipeg The Unarchiver iArchiver sArchiver
Linux	Xarchiver
Android	RARLAB RAR

How to convert ARJ files to another file format?

There are 7 records in our database eligible for ARJ files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve ARJ to another files conversion, you may use the option.

ARJ to 7 Z	ARJ to 7-Z	ARJ to CZIP	ARJ to E01
ARJ to PBK	ARJ to RAR	ARJ to ZIP

How to convert another files to ARJ file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for another files to ARJ file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to ARJ conversion, you may use the option.

E01 to ARJ

ZIP to ARJ

GZ to ARJ

Can't open a ARJ 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.ARJ”。

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 ARJ extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support ARJ 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 ARJ 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 ARJ file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a ARJ 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 ARJ file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the ARJ 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.