ZIP to TAR Converter
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Convert ZIP to TAR online
Use this ZIP to TAR converter to turn ZIP files into TAR right in your browser — ideal for bundling files on Linux and backups. ZIP uses lossless compression and TAR uses no compression, so file size and quality can change.
When should you convert ZIP to TAR?
- To bundle files into an archive before downloading
- To get TAR's built-in advantage: preserves permissions
- To move past ZIP's common limitation: less compression than 7z
- To open your files in apps that prefer TAR
About ZIP and TAR files
ZIP archive
Strengths
- opens on every system
- the universal archive
- fast
Limitations
- less compression than 7z
- weaker for many small files
TAR archive
Strengths
- preserves permissions
- standard on Unix
Limitations
- no compression by itself
- usually paired with gzip
ZIP vs TAR
| Format | ZIP | TAR |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | None |
| Transparency | — | — |
| Best for | bundling files and compressing for sharing | bundling files on Linux and backups |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is this ZIP to TAR converter free?
- Yes. You can convert ZIP to TAR online for free, with no account and no watermark.
- Do I need to install software or sign up?
- No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser — no installs and no account required.
- Why convert to TAR instead of staying with ZIP?
- TAR is known for being preserves permissions — that's what you gain by converting instead of keeping the ZIP file.
- 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 ZIP files at once?
- Yes. Drop several files to convert them in a batch and download the results as a single ZIP.