How to open Split or Compressed file from multi-volume archive (part 21) .049 files
Have you had trouble opening the 049 file on your computer? What are 049 files? We explain what they are and recommend software that we know will open them.
What is 049 file?
A 049 file extension is related to split file or compressed file from a multi-volume archive (part 21).
Split or Compressed file from multi-volume archive (part 21) description
The 049 file extension is generally associated with split files. A part of larger file split using splitter software, such us HJSplit, WellTek 001 File Joiner & Splitter, SplitJoin or File Managers, such as Total Commander. It is also associated with several archivers or compression tools, which are using, or did use in the past, the 049 file extension for its multi-volume files or archives, such as Winrar (see part49.rar) or 7-Zip (see 7z.049).
In case of split files, you will need to merge them first with the use of the splitting/joining software tool, before you can open or work with them. If the files are compressed multi-volume archives, you will have to extract the first one and it will automatically continue to extract all the parts. In either case, you will need ALL the parts to access the original content.
Suggested software to open 049 file
WinRAR
One of the oldest and most popular shareware file archiver and data compression utility