How to Change TAR to ZIP on iPhone
A .tar bundles many files into a single file without compressing them. Drop it below to repackage it as a ZIP, right on your iPhone 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 to ZIP on iPhone
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Open this page in Safari (or Chrome) on your iPhone or iPad.
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Tap the box above and find the file in the Files app. Things saved from Mail, Messages or Safari usually end up in On My iPhone › Downloads.
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The archive is unpacked, then packed again as a ZIP with identical folders and file names.
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Tap Download. Safari puts the file in Files › Downloads – tap the download arrow in the address bar to open or share it.
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 keep exactly the same structure, so nothing is flattened or renamed.
TAR files in brief
- A .tar bundles many files into a single file without compressing them. It's everyday on Linux and macOS but awkward on phones and older Windows PCs.
iPhone tips
- You don't need anything from the App Store – the tool works inside Safari and the file stays on your iPhone.
Questions & answers
Is opening a .tar 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 iPhone?
Tap Download. Safari puts the file in Files › Downloads – tap the download arrow in the address bar to open or share it.
Need more options? Open the full TAR.GZ to ZIP tool →