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TAR

Unix bundle of files, uncompressed on its own.

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Unix bundle of files, uncompressed on its own. Best for Unix and Linux tooling.

At a glance

CategoryArchives
MIMEapplication/x-tar
Extensions.tar
CompressionLossless
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Convert from TAR (3)

TAR → ZIPTAR → 7ZTAR → GZ

Convert to TAR (4)

ZIP → TAR7Z → TARRAR → TARGZ → TAR

Comparisons

TAR vs ZIP

Questions

What is a TAR file?

Unix bundle of files, uncompressed on its own. Best for Unix and Linux tooling.

How do I open a .tar file?

Drop it on this page: we read it in your browser and can convert it to ZIP, 7Z, GZ.

How do I convert a TAR?

Pick a target below: 3 conversions from TAR are available, all in your browser.