TAR to ZIP Converter
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Use this TAR to ZIP converter to turn TAR files into ZIP right in your browser — ideal for bundling files, compressing for sharing and downloads. TAR uses no compression and ZIP uses lossless compression, so file size and quality can change.
When should you convert TAR to ZIP?
- To reduce file size and make uploading and sharing easier
- To bundle files into an archive before downloading
- When you need it for bundling files
- When you need it for compressing for sharing
What happens to your file
The TAR archive is extracted into a temporary working directory and repacked as ZIP. Everything happens in a directory that is removed afterwards even if the job crashes, so nothing is left behind on the server.
Settings this conversion runs with
| Source family | Multi-file archive |
|---|---|
| Target family | Multi-file archive |
| Contents | Byte-identical after repacking |
What changes
- Every file is fully decompressed and recompressed, so the contents are byte-identical but the archive size will change with the new algorithm.
About TAR and ZIP files
TAR archive
Strengths
- preserves permissions
- standard on Unix
Limitations
- no compression by itself
- usually paired with gzip
ZIP archive
Strengths
- opens on every system
- the universal archive
- fast
Limitations
- less compression than 7z
- weaker for many small files
TAR vs ZIP
| Format | TAR | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | None | Lossless |
| Transparency | — | — |
| Best for | bundling files on Linux, backups | bundling files, compressing for sharing |
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Frequently asked questions
- Are the files inside changed when repacking TAR as ZIP?
- The TAR archive is extracted into a temporary working directory and repacked as ZIP. Everything happens in a directory that is removed afterwards even if the job crashes, so nothing is left behind on the server.
- What should you know before converting TAR to ZIP?
- Every file is fully decompressed and recompressed, so the contents are byte-identical but the archive size will change with the new algorithm.
- Is this TAR to ZIP converter free?
- Yes. You can convert TAR to ZIP online for free, with no account and no watermark.
- Do I need to install software or sign up?
- No. Use the converter from your browser without installing software or creating an account. Files are uploaded to our servers for processing.
- Are my files safe?
- Yes. Files are processed only to complete the conversion and are auto-deleted after 2 hours. We never share them.
- Can I convert multiple TAR files at once?
- Yes. Drop several files to convert them in a batch and download the results as a single ZIP.