CAB to APK Converter
Processing entirely on your device — large files may take a moment.
CAB is Microsoft's installer cabinet format — drivers, Windows updates and legacy installers arrive as CAB files. Repack an APK as ZIP to inspect its manifest and assets (not for reinstalling).
iLoveConverter processes everything locally on your computer, which makes it private and fast: no upload wait, no server storage, no limits. Add as many files as you like — batch conversion is built in.
How CAB compares to APK
| CAB | APK | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | MSZIP / LZX | DEFLATE / stored |
| Bundling | Multi-file with folders | Code, libs, assets |
| Best for | Drivers and Windows updates | App inspection |
How to convert CAB to APK
- 1
Select your files
Drag & drop your CAB files onto the area above, or click to browse. You can add multiple files at once for batch conversion.
- 2
Convert instantly
Click "Convert to APK". The conversion runs entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly — no upload, no queue, no waiting.
- 3
Download results
Download each converted APK file individually, or grab everything at once as a ZIP archive.
About the CAB format
CAB (Cabinet) is Microsoft's own archive format, built for software distribution: Windows update packages, device drivers and legacy installers arrive as CAB files. It supports MSZIP, Quantum and LZX compression, and Windows Explorer actually opens it — on Windows.
Everywhere else it is a locked box. Converting CAB to ZIP makes driver payloads and update contents readable on macOS, Linux and phones — useful when you need a driver file on a machine that cannot run the installer.
+ Strengths
- ✓Native to Windows software distribution
- ✓Efficient LZX compression for its era
! Limitations
- −Windows-centric — opaque elsewhere
- −No encryption or recovery features
About the APK format
An APK is Android’s install package: a ZIP holding AndroidManifest.xml, compiled DEX bytecode, native libraries and assets. Unpacking one is the standard first step of security review, compatibility checks and asset recovery.
One honest limit: unpacking is inspection, not installation — a repacked ZIP cannot be installed back onto a phone, and the page says so.
+ Strengths
- ✓Everything an Android app ships
- ✓ZIP-based, easy to unpack
- ✓Manifest readable as XML
! Limitations
- −DEX bytecode is not human source
- −Repack cannot reinstall
Why convert CAB to APK?
There is a concrete reason this conversion exists: Windows-centric — opaque elsewhere APK sidesteps that — Everything an Android app ships If that is your situation, the tool above settles it in seconds, entirely on your device.
Frequently asked questions
Is this CAB to APK converter really free?
Yes — completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily conversion limits. The site is supported by advertising.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion runs entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your files never leave your device — that is what makes it instant and private.
Does it work on Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android?
Yes. Anything with a modern browser works: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. No software installation is required.
Is there a file size limit for CAB to APK?
The only limit is your device's memory, since nothing is uploaded. Files up to a few hundred megabytes work fine on a modern desktop browser; very large files simply take a little longer.
What about folders and directory structure?
The full directory tree is preserved: folders stay folders, and deep paths arrive exactly as they were packed in the CAB file.
Are the files inside my CAB archive modified?
No. Contents are unpacked in memory and repacked into APK byte-for-byte — the conversion changes the container, never the files inside it.