TAR to ZIP

Convert TAR archives to ZIP format online. Make tarballs accessible on Windows and standard unarchiving tools.

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Supported: .tar, .tar.gz, .tgz (Max 100 MB)

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Convert TAR/GZ archives to ZIP. Ensure compatibility with Windows systems.

File size: ZIP output with DEFLATE compression is typically similar in size to the source TAR.GZ: both use efficient compression.

Quality: All file contents are preserved exactly. Unix permissions are not carried over to ZIP format, which is expected behavior on Windows.

format_list_numbered How to convert
  • 1
    Upload TAR file.
  • 2
    Repackage as standard ZIP.
  • 3
    Download archive.
help FAQ

Does it support .tar.gz and .tgz files?

Yes. TAR.GZ (GZIP-compressed TAR) and TGZ files are both accepted. The converter decompresses and re-archives as ZIP.

Are file permissions lost when converting TAR to ZIP?

Yes. Unix file permissions and ownership stored in TAR are not preserved in ZIP format. For Windows users, this is usually not relevant.

Can Windows open ZIP files without extra software?

Yes. Windows 10 and Windows 11 open ZIP files natively: just double-click the file. No 7-Zip or WinRAR required.

What about symlinks inside the TAR?

Symlinks are resolved and the referenced files are included in the ZIP. ZIP does not support symlinks natively.
lightbulb Common use cases
  • check_circle Sharing Linux server archives with Windows users who lack archive tools
  • check_circle Converting open-source project releases from TAR.GZ to ZIP for Windows download pages
  • check_circle Making server backup archives accessible on Windows workstations
  • check_circle Providing cross-platform downloads from a Linux-generated archive
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