ZIP to TAR Converter
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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
- When you need it for bundling files on Linux
- When you need it for backups
- To open your files in apps that prefer TAR
What happens to your file
The ZIP archive is extracted into a temporary working directory and repacked as TAR. 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 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, compressing for sharing | bundling files on Linux, backups |
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Frequently asked questions
- Are the files inside changed when repacking ZIP as TAR?
- The ZIP archive is extracted into a temporary working directory and repacked as TAR. 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 ZIP to TAR?
- 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 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. 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 ZIP files at once?
- Yes. Drop several files to convert them in a batch and download the results as a single ZIP.