001 File

What are 001 files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a 001 file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your 001 files.

What is a 001 file?

001 files have multiple uses, and 7-Zip Split Archive is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

7-Zip Split Archive File

A file with the 001 file extension is often the first file in a set of multi-volume archive files created by 7-Zip. These files are similar to ZIP files; they contain multiple files that have been compressed (reduced in size) to save storage space and bandwidth.

When you create an archive file, 7-Zip lets you set a "volume size", which lets you split the output file into several files of the same size. This is useful if you know the output file will be huge, and you want to store it on, e.g., CD, DVD, or floppy disks for backup purposes.

Each file is given a number as the file extension, starting with 001 for the first file. All part files are needed to extract the content of the file archive. Start by opening the file with file extension 001, and your archiving tool will automatically prompt for the next volume as it decompresses the archive.

How to open 001 files

We have identified three 001 openers that are compatible with this specific type of 001 file.

Programs that open 7-Zip Split Archive files

Last updated: February 24, 2023

All known file formats using extension .001

While 7-Zip Split Archive File is a popular type of 001-file, we know of 6 different uses of the .001 file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Central Point Backup Data

Another use of file extension 001 is for backup files created by the old CP Backup software by Central Point Software.

This software is long obsolete and was acquired by Symantec in 1994.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested four different 001 openers which you will find listed below.

Norton Backup File

Another program that used the 001 file extension was the old Norton Backup software for MS-DOS. It used 001 for the first data disk, 002 for the next, etc.

We're unsure if any of Norton's current offerings can restore these files, but we doubt it.

You usually do not need to edit or view these files, as they only contain information usable by the software program that uses them.

DoubleSpace Compressed Disk Volume

DoubleSpace was a compression technology used in MS-DOS and Windows 95, 98, and ME, which allowed the user to compress all data on a hard drive. At the time, hard drive size was limited and expensive, and this software solution that could help stuff more data onto hard drives by compressing it on-the-fly was popular.

The hard drive content was stored in a file with file extension 001. The DoubleSpace device driver was loaded at boot time and ensured all hard disk interaction by the operating system was intercepted and directed to this single compressed file.

You are only likely to come across this type of 001 files if you work with legacy hardware and old systems preservation.

You usually do not need to edit or view these files, as they only contain information usable by the software program that uses them.

Chompsters Level Data

We know that one 001 format is Chompsters Level Data. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

SCUMM Main Data Container

We know that one 001 format is SCUMM Main Data Container. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of 001 files. Remember, different programs may use 001 files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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