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What is a TAR file?
TAR stands for Tape Archive and is a format used to bundle multiple files into a single archive without compression. It originated in Unix systems and is still widely used for packaging files in open-source and Linux environments.
While TAR itself doesn’t compress data, it is often used in conjunction with compression tools like gzip or bzip2 (e.g., .tar.gz or .tar.bz2 files).
How to open TAR files
TAR files can be opened with 7-Zip, WinRAR, or Unix/Linux terminal tools. They are often used as a base for compressed archives like TAR.GZ or TAR.BZ2.
Use AnyConv to extract or convert TAR archives to standard formats on any platform.
Key facts about TAR
- Full name: Tape Archive File
- Extension: .tar
- MIME type: application/x-tar
- Developed by: AT&T Bell Labs
- Initial release: 1979
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What is a TAR.GZ file?
TAR.GZ is a two-part file format that combines TAR archiving with GZIP compression. It is one of the most common formats used on Unix and Linux systems for distributing software and source code.
This format allows multiple files to be grouped together and efficiently compressed, making it ideal for backup, packaging, and transfer.
How to open TAR.GZ files
TAR.GZ files can be opened using 7-Zip, WinRAR, or with tar and gzip commands on Unix systems. These are common for distributing software packages and source code.
Convert TAR.GZ files to ZIP or extract them using AnyConv for universal access.
Key facts about TAR.GZ
- Full name: Compressed TAR Archive
- Extension: .tar.gz
- MIME type: application/gzip
- Developed by: GNU Project
- Initial release: 1992
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to register to convert TAR files?Not at all! You can convert TAR to TAR.GZ without signing up or installing anything.
- Is it safe to convert TAR to TAR.GZ on AnyConv?Absolutely. All TAR and TAR.GZ files are securely handled and automatically deleted after 1 hour. Nobody can access your data.
- Will the quality change after converting TAR to TAR.GZ?We do our best to preserve the original quality during TAR to TAR.GZ conversion. The result is accurate and clean.
- How long does it take to convert TAR to TAR.GZ?Most conversions from TAR to TAR.GZ take just a few seconds — even for larger files.
- Can I upload more than one TAR file?Yes, batch conversion is supported. You can convert multiple TAR files to TAR.GZ at once — fast and easy.
- What browsers support TAR to TAR.GZ conversion?All modern browsers! Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge — AnyConv runs online and supports converting TAR to TAR.GZ on any platform.