TAR Converter
Package software distributions and source directories into standard POSIX tarballs.
Select a file for TAR Converter
Drag & drop your files here, or click to browse
- Archives are unpacked with libarchive, checked (no absolute paths, no "..", no links or devices, size and file-count limits) and repacked.
- Password-protected or encrypted archives are not supported. Symbolic links are skipped.
How to use TAR Converter
From upload to download in 3 steps.
- 1
Add your file
Choose or drag a ZIP, 7Z, RAR, GZ, BZ2 and XZ file into the upload area (up to 1 GB each).
- 2
Adjust the settings
Optionally change the target format — the defaults work well for most files.
- 3
Convert and download
Click Convert, follow the progress, and download the result — several files are bundled into one ZIP. Files are deleted from the server automatically afterwards.
Supported formats and settings
- Input formats
- ZIP7ZRARGZBZ2XZ
- Output formats
- TARTAR.GZ
- Limits
- Up to 1 GB per file
- One file per job
- Files are deleted automatically after processing
- Target Format
- TAR and TAR.GZ
- Compression
- Fast, Normal and Maximum
Why use our TAR Converter?
Genuine Processing
Real conversions by proven engines — never renamed copies or fake results.
Private by Design
Files are deleted automatically after processing and never used for training.
Free to Use
No account, no subscription and no watermarks on your files.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which file formats does TAR Converter support?
TAR Converter accepts ZIP, 7Z, RAR, GZ, BZ2 and XZ files. It produces TAR and TAR.GZ.
Is there a file size limit?
Each file can be up to 1 GB. Larger files take longer to upload and process.
What happens to my files?
Files are uploaded only when you start processing. They are stored under random names in a private temporary folder, processed, and deleted automatically shortly afterwards — the exact time is shown with your result — or immediately when you click “Delete files now”. Files are never shared or used for training.
How does TAR Converter work, and what are its limitations?
Archives are unpacked with libarchive, checked (no absolute paths, no "..", no links or devices, size and file-count limits) and repacked. Password-protected or encrypted archives are not supported. Symbolic links are skipped.
Is TAR Converter free to use?
Yes. TAR Converter is free, needs no account, and does not add watermarks to your files.
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