ZIP to TAR

Convert ZIP archives to TAR format online for free. Repackage compressed files for Linux and Unix environments.

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Convert ZIP archives to TAR format. Useful for Linux/Unix backup compatibility.

File size: TAR is uncompressed: output size is similar to the total uncompressed size of the ZIP contents.

Quality: File contents are preserved exactly. TAR preserves Unix permissions and symlinks. This converter produces uncompressed TAR (not .tar.gz).

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

What is the difference between ZIP and TAR?

ZIP combines archiving and compression in one format. TAR is an archive only: it bundles files without compressing them. For compressed TAR, use .tar.gz (TAR + GZIP). This converter produces uncompressed TAR.

Are Unix file permissions preserved?

File permissions from the original ZIP are preserved where available. TAR natively supports Unix permissions, ownership, and symlinks.

How do I open a TAR file on Linux?

Use: tar -xf archive.tar to extract. Or: tar -tzf archive.tar to list contents without extracting.

Does the TAR output have compression?

This converter produces uncompressed TAR. For GZIP-compressed output, compress the resulting TAR with gzip archive.tar after downloading.
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  • check_circle Preparing archives for deployment to Linux servers
  • check_circle Creating Docker build context archives from Windows ZIP files
  • check_circle Collaborating with Linux developers who work with TAR archives
  • check_circle Converting Windows-created archives to Unix-compatible format
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