ZIP to TAR.GZ converter
Turn a ZIP into TAR.GZ, the archive that Linux servers and build tools expect.
ZIP and TAR.GZ at a glance
ZIP
ZIP packs files and folders into one compressed file. It is the archive format that every computer and phone opens without extra software.
TAR.GZ
A TAR.GZ file is a TAR archive compressed with gzip. Linux software and server backups are usually shipped in this format.
Questions
About converting ZIP to TAR.GZ.
Are the folders of my ZIP kept?
Yes. The TAR.GZ has the same folders and file names as your ZIP, including names with accents or other alphabets.
Do scripts stay executable?
Yes. Files that were executable stay executable in the TAR.GZ. Owner names are not stored, so the files belong to whoever unpacks them.
How large can the archive be?
Unpacked, the content can be up to 4 GB in at most 20,000 files. Large archives that would unpack to more than 250 times their own size are stopped for safety.
Will the TAR.GZ file have a watermark?
No. Converted files never get a watermark, free conversions included.
Where are my files stored?
On servers in the EU, and only for 24 hours. After that they are deleted automatically.