How to Change TAR to ZIP online
A .tar bundles many files into a single file without compressing them. Drop it below to repackage it as a ZIP, right on your device 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 online
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Load this page in any up-to-date browser – Chrome, Safari, Edge or Firefox – on a phone or a computer.
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Drag your file into the box above, or click the box to pick one.
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The archive is unpacked, then packed again as a ZIP with identical folders and file names.
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Hit Download to keep the result. It's saved wherever your browser puts 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 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.
Worth knowing
- There's no software to install and no account to create. Everything runs inside the browser tab, so it behaves the same on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android and Chromebook.
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.
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