How to convert the iso file into rar or zip or tar?

Question

Is there anyway to extract iso or convert it to zip, rar, or tar file?

I have a big .iso file on my remote server and I just want a file from it, not all of that; unfortunately I do not have root access, so it's my problem.

Solution

You are mixing things up: an ISO is a data dump (often from a dvd/cd/bd). You mount ISO's as you would mount a hard disk. And when mounted you can "cd" into the directories and copy files from it.

If you are unsure about command line install software that can mount ISOs. Examples: furius, gmount-iso, acetoneiso, gisomount. All are available in Ubuntu Sofware Center and will show up if you search for "iso mount".

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Regarding mounting ISO: How to mount an ISO file? There is a command line method in there too. If you mount it in your own /home/$USER/ folder there is no need for sudo. Example:

mount -o loop file.iso /home/$USER/Downloads/

will mount file.iso in your ~Downloads.

Comments

[Chinmaya B]

Try installing this sudo apt-get install gmountiso

[Takkat]

Is your server configured to allow non-root mounting with udisks?

[Freeman]

thnx for your reply, but I just access to my server in text mode(terminal), is there any command to see and copy files from it?

[Freeman]

as I said, I have not access to root for mount !