Is there a way to convert "SingleFileZ" file to "SingleFile" file?

[igorlima1701]

I prefer archiving a web page with SingleFileZ in my HD.

But when I want to share a saved web page with someone I think that its best to share a page that was created with SingleFile since it can be opened instantly in any device.

So, without having to go to the original online web page since it can no longer exist or could be changed, Is there a way to convert "SingleFileZ" file to "SingleFile" file for those times that I want to share some web page that is in my archives?

Is it ok to use the "SingleFile" extension on a "SingleFileZ" file opened in browser?

Thank you for those extensions!

[gildas-lormeau]

You should be able to save in the browser with SingleFile a page saved SingleFileZ. If that does not work or if you prefer to do this from the command line (Linux, WSL, macOS, BSD etc.), you can follow this procedure: https://gist.github.com/gildas-lormeau/f05b65a8654587ea89857c0213d809a9.

[gildas-lormeau]

If you're using Chrome or a Chromium-based browser, make sure that "Allow access to file URLs" is enabled in the extension page of SingleFile, e.g. chrome://extensions/?id=mpiodijhokgodhhofbcjdecpffjipkle in Chrome.

[igorlima1701]

Thank you for fast the reply!

Indeed I'm using Chrome and that option is enabled it.

But for exemple: This page after I save it with SingleFileZ and then save it with SingleFile and open it, after some seconds the page becomes like this:

[gildas-lormeau]

Indeed, that's an unfortunate conflict with SingleFileZ and can be considered as a bug. If you disable SingleFileZ, you will be able to view the page saved with SingleFile. I'll try to fix this bug in the next version. Otherwise, it works well in Firefox with both extensions enabled.

Edit: I confirm the fix will be available in the next version of SingleFileZ. The pages you already "re-saved" with SingleFile will also work without needing to disable SingleFileZ once the new version published, i.e. in a couple of days for Chrome.

[igorlima1701]

Yes! when SingleFileZ is disabled, the SingleFile file (produced from the original SingleFileZ file) doesn't show the "please wait" page anymore in chrome.

It's really good to know that it's possible to make this conversion!

And excellent to know about the fix for chrome.

Thank you!

[gildas-lormeau]

You're welcome! FYI, the version 1.3.33 which fixes this issue is available for download.