TAR to TAR.GZ converter
Convert TAR to TAR.GZ for free, with no sign-up and no paywall after upload.
- Where it runs
- Our server, files deleted in 60 min
- Free allowance
- 25 files a day, up to 200 MB each
- Typical time
- Usually under a minute
- Sign-up
- Not needed
What happens to your TAR
We unpack the archive and pack it again as TAR.GZ. Folder structure and file names are kept. Password-protected archives are not supported.
This conversion runs on our server. Your file is deleted within 60 minutes, and you can delete it yourself as soon as you have downloaded the result.
How to convert TAR to TAR.GZ
- Choose your file Tap Choose files and pick the TAR file, or drop it onto the page. You can add several at once.
- Convert to TAR.GZ Tap Convert. The file is sent over an encrypted connection and converted on our server.
- Download Tap Download to save the TAR.GZ file. It is deleted from our server within 60 minutes, or straight away if you tap Delete.
What is a TAR file?
The classic Unix bundle format. It joins files together without compressing them.
macOS, Linux, 7-Zip.
What is a TAR.GZ file?
A tar bundle compressed with gzip, the standard way software is shipped on Linux.
macOS, Linux, 7-Zip.
Questions
Is converting TAR to TAR.GZ free?
Yes. You can convert up to 25 files a day on our server for free, each up to 200 MB, with no sign-up. The limit is shown before you upload, and we never ask you to pay to download a file you have already converted.
Is it safe to convert my TAR files here?
Yes. Files travel over an encrypted connection, are processed on our own server, and are deleted within 60 minutes. Nobody looks at them, and you can delete them yourself straight after downloading.
How long does TAR to TAR.GZ take?
Usually under a minute. Bigger files take longer, and you can watch the progress on each file.
Can I convert TAR to TAR.GZ on my iPhone or Android phone?
Yes. The converter works in Safari, Chrome and any modern browser. Tap Choose files, pick from Photos or Files, and download the result to your phone.
How do I open a TAR.GZ file?
macOS, Linux, 7-Zip.