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.tar Tape Archive

TAR Extractor

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.

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

    TAR at a glance

    Full nameTape Archive
    TypeArchive / compressed file
    CompressionLossless
    Developed byUnix
    Introduced1979
    Extension.tar
    Opens on iPhone✕ Needs an app (or this site)
    Opens on Android✕ Needs an app (or this site)
    Opens on Windows◐ Newer versions only
    Opens on Mac✓ Built in

    TAR is best for Linux/macOS software and backups.

    Convert TAR to…

    TAR to ZIPTAR to 7ZTAR to TAR.GZTAR to TAR.BZ2TAR to TAR.XZ

    Convert to TAR from…

    ZIP to TAR7Z to TARRAR to TARTAR.GZ to TARTAR.BZ2 to TARTAR.XZ to TARGZ to TARBZ2 to TARXZ to TARISO to TARCAB to TARJAR to TARLZH to TAR

    Frequently asked questions

    What is a .tar file?
    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.
    How do I open a TAR file on my phone?
    Open this page in Safari or Chrome, tap Choose archive and pick the .tar file. Its contents appear instantly and you can save any file.
    Is it safe to extract TAR files online here?
    Yes. Extraction runs inside your browser and the archive is never uploaded.

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