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TAR to ZIP converter

Turn a TAR archive into a compressed ZIP that is usually smaller and opens everywhere.

Drop TAR files hereor pick them from your computer or paste a link
TAR, also TAR.GZ, RAR, TAR.XZ and LZMAFree: 50 files a day, up to 1 GB each
  • No account needed
  • No watermark
  • Servers in the EU
  • Deleted after 24 hours

TAR and ZIP at a glance

TAR

Tape Archive

TAR bundles many files and folders into one file without compressing them. It is the standard way to pack files on Linux and macOS.

Linux
Every distribution opens TAR files.
Yes
Mac
Archive Utility unpacks TAR with a double click.
Yes
Windows
Windows 11 opens TAR since the 2023 update, older versions need an extra app.
Partly
All TAR conversions

ZIP

ZIP Archive

ZIP packs files and folders into one compressed file. It is the archive format that every computer and phone opens without extra software.

Windows
File Explorer opens and creates ZIP files.
Yes
Mac
Finder unpacks ZIP files with a double click.
Yes
iPhone
The Files app opens ZIP files.
Yes
All ZIP conversions

Questions

About converting TAR to ZIP.

Are the folders of my TAR kept?

Yes. The ZIP has the same folders and file names as your TAR, including names with accents or other alphabets.

Are links and special files kept?

No. Links and device files are left out for security, so the ZIP holds regular files and folders only.

Can I open the ZIP on Windows and Mac?

Yes. Windows File Explorer and macOS Finder open ZIP files without extra software, and so does the Files app on iPhone.

Will the ZIP file have a watermark?

No. Converted files never get a watermark, free conversions included.

What happens to my files after the conversion?

Your files are processed on servers in the EU and deleted automatically after 24 hours.

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