TAR File Converter
Online TAR File Converter - Instant Download!
Drag your file here to to upload.
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How to Use TAR Archive Converter
Step 1 – Upload TAR Archive file
Drag your .TAR file or use the browse button.
Step 2 – Choose Format
Select the desired output format from the dropdown list.
Step 3 – Download File
Click "Convert" and download your converted file once ready.
About TAR Archive (.TAR)
TAR files are archive files used to store multiple files in a single container, commonly used on Unix and Linux systems. The name stands for 'Tape Archive,' reflecting its original purpose of writing sequentially to tape drives for backup and distribution.
Technical Details
A TAR file contains a series of file headers followed by file data, preserving metadata like permissions, timestamps, and directory structures. Its simplicity and efficiency have made it a standard for software distribution and system backups since the early days of Unix.
Additional Information & Use Cases
TAR files do not compress data by themselves; they simply bundle files together. They are often combined with compression tools like gzip or bzip2, resulting in extensions like .tar.gz or .tar.bz2 to save space.
