How to convert TAR to GZip
- 1 Drop your TAR files onto the page, or click “Choose files”. You can add many at once, or a whole folder.
- 2 GZip is already selected as the output. Optionally open Options to adjust compression.
- 3 Click Convert, then Save. Converting several files? Save them all as one ZIP.
About the formats
TAR · Tape archive
TAR bundles many files into one without compressing them. It is common on Linux and macOS, often combined with GZip.
GZip · GZip compressed file
GZip (.gz) compresses a single file and is standard on Linux, for web servers and for .tar.gz bundles.
The conversion runs on your device using fflate. You can adjust: compression.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert TAR to GZip?
Drop your TAR files onto the page, or click “Choose files”. You can add many at once, or a whole folder. GZip is already selected as the output. Optionally open Options to adjust compression. Click Convert, then Save. Converting several files? Save them all as one ZIP.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your files never leave your device, so it is safe for private photos, contracts and business data. Once the page has loaded it even works offline.
Will converting TAR to GZip reduce quality?
No. TAR to GZip conversion is exact: the data is parsed and rewritten, not approximated.
Can I convert multiple TAR files to GZip at once?
Yes. Add as many TAR files as you like; they are converted in parallel on your device and you can download them all as a single ZIP.
Is it free? Are there limits?
It is free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limits. Because nothing is uploaded there is no upload size limit either; the only limit is your device’s memory, which matters mostly for very large videos.
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