When data—such as a forensic image of a hard drive or a complex software installation—is too large for a single file or needs to be shared across platforms with file-size limits, it is "split."
: Once extracted, you will typically find a .vmdk (virtual disk) or a folder containing forensic report data. Summary Table File Type Split 7-Zip Compressed Archive Common Use Digital Forensics / Software Distribution Primary Tool 7-Zip (Open Source) Requirement Must have all numbered parts to open VFC.7z.001
: Forensic exports are often massive. A VFC.7z.001 file is likely part of a compressed "triage" report or a portable version of a virtualized machine meant for evidence review. When data—such as a forensic image of a