Convert RAR to TAR
Convert RAR archives to TAR in one step: the archive is extracted and re-packed inside your browser. TAR keeps folders and Unix permissions for Linux and macOS.
- No upload — 100% private
- Fast, lossless when possible
- Free & unlimited
- Works on iPhone & Android
Keep this tab open — 7-Zip is running on your device, nothing is uploaded.
How to convert RAR to TAR
- 1
Tap Choose archive and pick your RAR file.
- 2
Check that TAR is selected and choose the compression level.
- 3
Press Convert archive. Enter the password if the original is protected.
- 4
The TAR downloads automatically.
RAR vs TAR
| RAR | TAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Roshal Archive | Tape Archive |
| Can create here | Extract only | Yes |
| Developed by | Eugene Roshal (win.rar GmbH) | Unix |
| Introduced | 1993 | 1979 |
| 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 | ◐ Newer versions only | ◐ Newer versions only |
| Opens on Mac | ✕ Needs an app (or this site) | ✓ Built in |
RAR: RAR is a proprietary archive format made by WinRAR. It's very common for downloads and split archives, but most phones and Macs can't open it without an app.
TAR: TAR bundles files and folders, including permissions, into one file without compressing them. It's the standard on Linux and macOS and is usually combined with gzip, bzip2 or xz.
Frequently asked questions
Will my files change when converting RAR to TAR?
My RAR is password-protected — can I convert it?
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