IMG to TAR Converter
Batch convert img files to tar format online for free
Choose files or drag & drop them here.
Only you have access to your files.
All files will be deleted after one hour.
How to convert IMG files to TAR online?
Step-by-step guide to convert img to tar using AnyConv. It works on PC (Windows, Mac, Linux) and mobile devices (iPhone, Android).
Upload IMG-file
Drag and drop your IMG file into the upload area. The maximum file size is 100 MB.
IMG to TAR
Click "Convert" to change img to tar. The conversion usually takes a few seconds.
Download your TAR
Now you can download the TAR file. The download link only works on your device.
FAQ
- ❓ How can I convert files from IMG to TAR?First you need to add file for conversion: drag and drop your IMG file or click the "Choose File" button. Then click the "Convert" button. When IMG to TAR conversion is completed, you can download your TAR file.
- ⏱️ How long does it take to convert IMG to TAR?Archive conversion is pretty fast. You can change IMG to TAR in a few seconds.
- 🛡️ Is it safe to convert IMG to TAR on AnyConv?Of course! We delete uploaded files immediately, and converted ones after 1 hour. No one has access to your files. File conversion (including IMG to TAR) is absolutely safe.
- 💻 Can I convert IMG to TAR on Mac OS or Linux?Yes, you can use AnyConv on any operating system that has a web browser. Our IMG to TAR converter works online and does not require software installation.
Information about IMG and TAR file formats
| 🔸 File format | IMG | TAR |
| 🔸 Full name | IMG, Disk Image File | TAR - Tape Archive |
| 🔸 File extension | .img | .tar |
| 🔸 MIME type | application/octet-stream | application/x-tar |
| 🔸 Developed by | Apple | Jean-loup Gailly |
| 🔸 Type of format | Misc | File archiver |
| 🔸 Description | IMG files are disk image files that store information otherwise available on the disk the image was created. Such files can be stored on the hard drive but are treated by said computer like a disk drive or an optical disc. Programs like SlySoft's CloneCD can create such files as well. The IMG files received in this way hold an exact copy of a disc, thus enabling burn an exact copy. IMG files are also created for backup reasons. In some cases, renaming an IMG file's extension from ".img" to ".iso" allows other programs to open the file. | In computing, tar is a computer software utility for collecting many files into one archive file, often referred to as a tarball, for distribution or backup purposes. The data sets created by tar contain various file system parameters, such as timestamps, ownership, file access permissions, and directory organization. |
| 🔸 Technical details | Even though those IMG files were created and developed by Apple to be used on Mac OS 9 and older versions, they can also be opened on devices that run Mac OS X. By now, DMG is the new and more developed alternative IMG files. Renaming a file with an IMG extension to display an ISO extension may, in some cases, enable other programs to view and open these files as well. | A tar archive file contains uncompressed byte streams of the files which it contains. Various compression programs are available to archive compression, such as gzip, bzip2, xz, lzip, lzma, or compress, which compress the entire tar archive. |
| 🔸 File conversion | IMG conversion | TAR conversion |
| 🔸 Associated programs | Apple Disk Utility, Roxio Toast 12, SlySoft CloneCD | TAR |
| 🔸 Wiki | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.img | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tar_(computing) |