To convert TAR to GZ, choose your TAR archives above, adjust the options if needed and press "Convert to GZ". The GZ downloads instantly: free, with no sign-up, and the file never leaves your device.
About the TAR to GZ Converter
Need to turn a TAR file into GZ? This free converter changes TAR archives into GZ in a few seconds, right in your browser. People usually convert because TAR archives are uncompressed and awkward to open on Windows, while GZ gives you a gzip-compressed file. GZ files open in Linux and macOS (gzip/gunzip), 7-Zip, WinRAR and web servers.
Archives are unpacked and repacked with fflate, a fast open-source compression library, entirely in your browser. Because everything happens on your own device, your archives are never uploaded, stored or seen by anyone else, which makes it safe for backups, source code and confidential files.
What to expect: file names and folders are preserved; encrypted (password-protected) archives cannot be opened.
How to use the TAR to GZ Converter
- Click "Choose files" or drag your TAR archives onto the box. You can add several at once.
- Choose the compression level if the output is compressed.
- Press "Convert to GZ". The conversion runs on your device and shows its progress.
- Download each GZ file, or use "Download all (ZIP)" when you converted several.
- Open the result in Linux and macOS (gzip/gunzip) or 7-Zip to check it; your original TAR is never changed.
Tips & benchmarks
- A single file becomes file.gz; several files are bundled with tar first, giving a .tar.gz.
- Password-protected (encrypted) archives cannot be converted; extract them with the password first.
- Keep the file name simple (letters, numbers and hyphens) if you plan to upload the GZ to a website or government portal.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert TAR to GZ?
Click "Choose files", select your TAR archives, adjust the options if you want, and press "Convert to GZ". The GZ downloads immediately; with several files you can download everything as one ZIP.
Is this TAR to GZ converter free and safe?
Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up, no daily limit and no watermark. The conversion runs inside your browser, so your archives never leave your phone or computer and nothing is stored on News Appite's servers.
Are folders and file names preserved?
Yes. The folder structure and file names are carried over to the new archive, and modification dates are kept whenever the source archive stores them.
Can I convert several TAR files at once?
Yes. Add as many TAR files as you like; they are converted one after another and you can download them individually or together as a ZIP.
Does it work on iPhone, Android and Mac?
Yes. The converter works in any modern browser, including Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, on Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows, macOS and Linux. No app is needed.
What is the difference between TAR and GZ?
TAR (Tape Archive) is a uncompressed archive best suited to Linux servers, source code releases and Docker image layers. GZ (Gzip) is a single-file compression best suited to compressing single files, logs and database dumps on Linux servers.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no upload limit, because nothing is uploaded. The practical limit is your device's memory: files of a few hundred megabytes work on most computers, and phones handle smaller files comfortably.
How do I convert TAR to GZ on Windows 10 or 11?
Open this page in Chrome or Edge, drag the TAR files onto the upload box and click "Convert to GZ". Nothing has to be installed, and the files are saved to your Downloads folder.
TAR ko GZ kaise kare?
Is page par "Choose files" dabaiye, apni TAR file chuniye aur "Convert to GZ" par click kijiye. GZ file turant download ho jaati hai. Ye bilkul free hai, sign-up nahi chahiye, aur aapki file kisi server par upload nahi hoti.
TAR vs GZ: format comparison
| TAR | GZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Tape Archive | Gzip |
| Type | Uncompressed archive | Single-file compression |
| Created by | Unix, 1979 | Jean-loup Gailly and Mark Adler, 1992 |
| Compression | None (bundles files only) | Deflate |
| File extension | .tar | .gz |
| MIME type | application/x-tar | application/gzip |
| Best for | Linux servers, source code releases and Docker image layers | Compressing single files, logs and database dumps on Linux servers |
| Opens in | Linux and macOS terminal (tar), 7-Zip, WinRAR and Windows 10+ (tar.exe) | Linux and macOS (gzip/gunzip), 7-Zip, WinRAR and web servers |
What is a TAR file?
TAR comes from Unix in 1979, when it was used to write files to tape. It bundles files and folders into one stream without compressing them, and it is usually combined with gzip to make .tar.gz files.
What is a GZ file?
Gzip was written in 1992 as a free replacement for the Unix compress program. It compresses a single file, which is why several files are first bundled with tar to create a .tar.gz.
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