EFI files, most commonly referred to as, Extensible Firmware Interface files, are a type of file extension most commonly used for creating an environment in order to boot up the OS. EFI file extensions are usually hidden in the OS in a special EFI system partition and are considered to be UEFI boot loaders. EFI files exist in UEFI file systems and contain data which dictates, how the boot process should occur, or how the booting phases should be executed/initiated. The EFI format was originally developed in the 1990s when the first generation of the Intel HP Itanium systems were being built. It was designed as part of the "Intel Boot Initiative" to tackle server platforms which were large in size; later on, it came to be known as the "Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI)"
The .ZIP file extension format is a file archive and data compression format originally developed and released in 1989 by Phil Katz. With compatible zip format software, a file or a group of files can be packed (compressed) into a single .zip archive which can later be unpacked (decompressed). The zip file archive format facilitates the distribution of multiple files as single archives particularly over the internet and networked systems. Many operating systems have native support for the file format and can usually open zip archives without the need for third party software. Microsoft windows for instance has had native support for the ZIP format since Microsoft Windows 98, similarly Apple's Mac OS includes ZIP support through its default archive file handle Archive Utility.
FreeFileConvert uses tuned encoding for UEFI to ZIP conversions, preserving clarity while trimming file size. Finished audio streams instantly across phones, tablets, desktops, and modern browsers without extra tweaks.
Upload UEFI files from desktop, tablet, or cloud storage, queue multiple jobs, and let the converter finish autonomously. Return whenever convenient to download synchronized ZIP results on any device you rely on.
Process up to 5 files sized 1000 MB per batch without splitting queues manually. Mixed-format uploads convert together, producing consistent ZIP audio with dependable progress tracking.
EFI files contain data tables which contain platform information that aid in the booting and execution of the OS environments, and provide a distinct advantage over traditional BIOS systems. Disk sizes containing up to 2 terabytes of information can be booted and EFI files even work with globally unique identifier tables. Network capability and running PreOS environments are some of the technological perks EFI files offer. Usually, EFI Files provide an interface between the OS and the platform firmware. Users can create and execute an environment for booting up the system's OS which can help run various pre-boot applications. EFI file extensions are used in Microsoft Windows 7 files. EFI files help the hardware and software communicate better with each other and form a part of the UEFI system. A UEFI system allows users to easily launch multiple operating systems without the need of a bootloader such as LILO or GRUB.
Many other common filename extensions use the ZIP format in one aspect or another, for example JAR, .WAR, .DOCX, .XLXS, .PPTX, .ODT, .ODS, .ODP all utilize the ZIP format. The ZIP format provides for data integrity through the CRC32 specification with support for digital signatures. It also supports multiple compression algorithms but commonly utilizes the DEFLATE algorithm.
Upload your archive file in the UEFI format from your device, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
Select ZIP as the output format and click Convert. Adjust optional settings if needed.
Download the converted archive file. Each file stays available for up to 5 downloads.