How to convert ZIP to TAR
- 1 Drop your ZIP files onto the page, or click “Choose files”. You can add many at once, or a whole folder.
- 2 TAR is already selected as the output.
- 3 Click Convert, then Save. Converting several files? Save them all as one ZIP.
About the formats
ZIP · ZIP archive
ZIP is the most common archive format for bundling and compressing files.
TAR · Tape archive
TAR bundles many files into one without compressing them. It is common on Linux and macOS, often combined with GZip.
The conversion runs on your device using fflate.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert ZIP to TAR?
Drop your ZIP files onto the page, or click “Choose files”. You can add many at once, or a whole folder. TAR is already selected as the output. 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 ZIP to TAR reduce quality?
No. ZIP to TAR conversion is exact: the data is parsed and rewritten, not approximated.
Can I convert multiple ZIP files to TAR at once?
Yes. Add as many ZIP 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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