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Convert XZ to TAR.XZ

Convert XZ 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 XZ to TAR.XZ

    1. 1

      Tap Choose archive and pick your XZ 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.

    XZ vs TAR.XZ

    XZTAR.XZ
    Full nameXZ compressed fileXZ-compressed TAR
    Can create hereYesYes
    Developed byTukaani ProjectTukaani Project
    Introduced20092009
    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✓ Built in✓ Built in

    XZ: XZ is a single file compressed with LZMA2, giving excellent compression for one file.

    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 XZ to TAR.XZ?
    No. Archive formats are lossless, so every file is restored bit for bit and packed again.
    My XZ 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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