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Convert CAB to TAR.XZ

Convert CAB archives to TAR.XZ in one step: the archive is extracted and re-packed inside your browser. TAR.XZ is the smallest of the TAR formats.

  • No upload — 100% private
  • Fast, lossless when possible
  • Free & unlimited
  • Works on iPhone & Android
    Compression

    How to convert CAB to TAR.XZ

    1. 1

      Tap Choose archive and pick your CAB file.

    2. 2

      Check that TAR.XZ is selected and choose the compression level.

    3. 3

      Press Convert archive. Enter the password if the original is protected.

    4. 4

      The TAR.XZ downloads automatically.

    CAB vs TAR.XZ

    CABTAR.XZ
    Full nameWindows CabinetXZ-compressed TAR
    Can create hereExtract onlyYes
    Developed byMicrosoftTukaani Project
    Introduced19962009
    Opens on iPhone✕ Needs an app (or this site)✕ Needs an app (or this site)
    Opens on Android✕ Needs an app (or this site)✕ Needs an app (or this site)
    Opens on Windows✓ Built in◐ Newer versions only
    Opens on Mac✕ Needs an app (or this site)✓ Built in

    CAB: CAB is Microsoft's cabinet archive used by Windows installers, drivers and updates.

    TAR.XZ: TAR.XZ is a TAR archive compressed with xz (LZMA2), giving the best compression of the TAR family. Linux kernels and distributions use it.

    Frequently asked questions

    Will my files change when converting CAB to TAR.XZ?
    No. Archive formats are lossless, so every file is restored bit for bit and packed again.
    My CAB is password-protected — can I convert it?
    Yes. Enter the password when asked. You can also set a new password on the output (ZIP and 7Z).
    Is there a size limit?
    No fixed limit. It depends on your device's memory: several GB on computers, a few hundred MB on phones.
    Are my files uploaded?
    No. Everything runs in your browser with 7-Zip compiled to WebAssembly.

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