What is a CAB file?
| File extension | .cab |
|---|---|
| Category | Archive/Compression file formats |
| Developed by | Microsoft |
| Mime type | application/vnd.ms-cab-compressed |
Format description
CAB is a Windows-specific archive format, similar to ZIP. Windows Cabinet files are often used for updating some system components and distributing device drivers.Common questions about CAB conversions
How to open a CAB file?
If you don't know how to view a CAB file, you can convert it to another format you already recognize. You can use MConverter for the conversion.
Can I convert CAB files in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple CAB files at once. You can even drag and drop folders containing CABs.
Pasting CAB files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting CAB files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert a CAB file, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big CABs, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert CAB files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert CAB files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
Is converting CABs safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your CAB files are only accessible by you. 4 hours after the conversion completes, they are automatically deleted from MConverter’s servers. You can also delete your CABs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 11,818,475 files so far.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 11,818,475 files so far.
How long does it take to convert CAB?
For most archive files, the wait is often less than a minute. However, MConverter also supports converting larger archive files, meaning that it could take a while (up to over an hour, for example).
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