How to Change TAR.GZ to ZIP on Windows
A .tar.gz is a TAR archive squeezed with gzip, the usual packaging for Linux software, source code and server backups. Drop it below to repackage it as a ZIP, right on your Windows PC and without installing a thing.
Drop a .tar.gz, .tgz or .tar file here
Nothing is uploaded · RAR and 7z aren't supported
Opened on your device. Your archive never leaves your browser.
The steps: Change TAR.GZ to ZIP on Windows
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Open this page in Edge, Chrome or Firefox on your PC.
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Drag the file from File Explorer onto the box above, or click the box to browse to it.
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The archive is unpacked, then packed again as a ZIP with identical folders and file names.
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Click Download. The file is saved in your Downloads folder (File Explorer › Downloads).
Why ZIP is easier
- ZIP is the archive format everything understands: Windows, macOS, iPhone, Android and Chromebooks open it with no extra software.
- Folders inside the TAR.GZ keep exactly the same structure, so nothing is flattened or renamed.
TAR.GZ files in brief
- A .tar.gz is a TAR archive squeezed with gzip, the usual packaging for Linux software, source code and server backups. Phones and older Windows versions need an extra app to open it.
Windows PC tips
- File Explorer on Windows 11 can open TAR and TAR.GZ, but Windows 10 and earlier can't. A ZIP works on every version.
- Because nothing gets installed, it works on office and school PCs where you aren't allowed to add software.
Questions & answers
Is opening a .tar.gz file safe?
Extracting an archive is safe by itself – nothing inside gets run. Treat any programs you then open (.exe, .sh, .app) with the same care as any download.
How large can the archive be?
There's no fixed cap. Archives of several hundred megabytes work on most computers; phones can struggle with very big ones since everything happens in memory.
Do my files get sent anywhere?
No. Your browser does the conversion with your device's own processor, so your files stay with you. Once the page has loaded you could even switch off your internet connection.
Where do I find the converted file on my Windows PC?
Click Download. The file is saved in your Downloads folder (File Explorer › Downloads).
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