To convert ZIP to TAR, choose your ZIP archives above, adjust the options if needed and press "Convert to TAR". The TAR downloads instantly: free, with no sign-up, and the file never leaves your device.
About the ZIP to TAR Converter
Need to turn a ZIP file into TAR? This free converter changes ZIP archives into TAR in a few seconds, right in your browser. People usually convert because Linux servers, packages and scripts often expect TAR or GZ archives, while TAR gives you a TAR archive for Linux. TAR files open in Linux and macOS terminal (tar), 7-Zip, WinRAR and Windows 10+ (tar.exe).
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 ZIP to TAR Converter
- Click "Choose files" or drag your ZIP archives onto the box. You can add several at once.
- Choose the compression level if the output is compressed.
- Press "Convert to TAR". The conversion runs on your device and shows its progress.
- Download each TAR file, or use "Download all (ZIP)" when you converted several.
- Open the result in Linux and macOS terminal (tar) or 7-Zip to check it; your original ZIP is never changed.
Tips & benchmarks
- TAR is not compressed; pick TGZ if you also want the archive to be smaller.
- 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 TAR to a website or government portal.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert ZIP to TAR?
Click "Choose files", select your ZIP archives, adjust the options if you want, and press "Convert to TAR". The TAR downloads immediately; with several files you can download everything as one ZIP.
Is this ZIP to TAR 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 ZIP files at once?
Yes. Add as many ZIP 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 ZIP and TAR?
ZIP (ZIP archive) is a compressed archive best suited to sending several files as one attachment and sharing with Windows users. TAR (Tape Archive) is a uncompressed archive best suited to Linux servers, source code releases and Docker image layers.
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 ZIP to TAR on Windows 10 or 11?
Open this page in Chrome or Edge, drag the ZIP files onto the upload box and click "Convert to TAR". Nothing has to be installed, and the files are saved to your Downloads folder.
How do I convert ZIP to TAR on a Mac?
Open this page in Safari or Chrome, drop the ZIP files onto the upload box and click "Convert to TAR". It works the same on Intel and Apple silicon Macs.
ZIP ko TAR kaise kare?
Is page par "Choose files" dabaiye, apni ZIP file chuniye aur "Convert to TAR" par click kijiye. TAR file turant download ho jaati hai. Ye bilkul free hai, sign-up nahi chahiye, aur aapki file kisi server par upload nahi hoti.
ZIP vs TAR: format comparison
| ZIP | TAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | ZIP archive | Tape Archive |
| Type | Compressed archive | Uncompressed archive |
| Created by | Phil Katz (PKWARE), 1989 | Unix, 1979 |
| Compression | Deflate, per file | None (bundles files only) |
| File extension | .zip | .tar |
| MIME type | application/zip | application/x-tar |
| Best for | Sending several files as one attachment and sharing with Windows users | Linux servers, source code releases and Docker image layers |
| Opens in | Windows Explorer, macOS Finder, Android Files, iOS Files, 7-Zip and WinRAR | Linux and macOS terminal (tar), 7-Zip, WinRAR and Windows 10+ (tar.exe) |
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.
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.
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