To convert TAR to ZIP, choose your TAR archives above, adjust the options if needed and press "Convert to ZIP". The ZIP downloads instantly: free, with no sign-up, and the file never leaves your device.
About the TAR to ZIP Converter
Convert TAR to ZIP online for free, with no account and no watermark. TAR archives are uncompressed and awkward to open on Windows, so switching to ZIP is the quickest way to get a ZIP that opens on any computer for sending several files as one attachment and sharing with Windows users.
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 ZIP 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 ZIP". The conversion runs on your device and shows its progress.
- Download each ZIP file, or use "Download all (ZIP)" when you converted several.
- Open the result in Windows Explorer or macOS Finder to check it; your original TAR is never changed.
Tips & benchmarks
- Folders and file names are preserved and every file is compressed with Deflate.
- 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 ZIP to a website or government portal.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert TAR to ZIP?
Click "Choose files", select your TAR archives, adjust the options if you want, and press "Convert to ZIP". The ZIP downloads immediately; with several files you can download everything as one ZIP.
Is this TAR to ZIP 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 ZIP?
TAR (Tape Archive) is a uncompressed archive best suited to Linux servers, source code releases and Docker image layers. ZIP (ZIP archive) is a compressed archive best suited to sending several files as one attachment and sharing with Windows users.
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 ZIP on Windows 10 or 11?
Open this page in Chrome or Edge, drag the TAR files onto the upload box and click "Convert to ZIP". Nothing has to be installed, and the files are saved to your Downloads folder.
How do I convert TAR to ZIP on a Mac?
Open this page in Safari or Chrome, drop the TAR files onto the upload box and click "Convert to ZIP". It works the same on Intel and Apple silicon Macs.
How do I convert TAR to ZIP in Python?
Use the standard library: zipfile or tarfile to read the files, then shutil.make_archive (or tarfile/gzip) to write the new archive. If you just need the file, this converter does it in the browser without writing any code.
TAR ko ZIP kaise kare?
Is page par "Choose files" dabaiye, apni TAR file chuniye aur "Convert to ZIP" par click kijiye. ZIP 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 ZIP: format comparison
| TAR | ZIP | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Tape Archive | ZIP archive |
| Type | Uncompressed archive | Compressed archive |
| Created by | Unix, 1979 | Phil Katz (PKWARE), 1989 |
| Compression | None (bundles files only) | Deflate, per file |
| File extension | .tar | .zip |
| MIME type | application/x-tar | application/zip |
| Best for | Linux servers, source code releases and Docker image layers | Sending several files as one attachment and sharing with Windows users |
| Opens in | Linux and macOS terminal (tar), 7-Zip, WinRAR and Windows 10+ (tar.exe) | Windows Explorer, macOS Finder, Android Files, iOS Files, 7-Zip and WinRAR |
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 ZIP file?
ZIP was introduced by Phil Katz of PKWARE in 1989 and is the most common archive format. Windows, macOS, Android and iOS can open ZIP files without any extra software.
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