Since RPF files are specialized game archives, standard zip tools cannot "convert" them directly without first understanding the internal file structure. Use a tool like RPF-Extractor to dump the RPF contents into a regular folder Once extracted, use a portable archiver 7-Zip Portable to select the files, right-click, and choose Send to > Compressed (zipped) folder Microsoft Support Important Compatibility Notes 3ds Max 2017 Help: RPF Files and the G-Buffer
Some popular online conversion tools include:
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