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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 XZ file?
XZ is a compression format that uses the LZMA2 algorithm. It’s known for high compression ratios and is used primarily in Unix-like systems for distributing software packages and archives.
Unlike ZIP or GZ, XZ is focused purely on compressing single files. It's often paired with TAR to create compressed archives with the .tar.xz extension.
How to open XZ files
XZ files can be opened using 7-Zip, PeaZip, and command-line tools on Linux like xz and tar. They are often used to distribute compressed source code.
Use AnyConv to convert XZ archives to a more universal format or to extract files online.
Key facts about XZ
- Full name: XZ Compressed Archive
- Extension: .xz
- MIME type: application/x-xz
- Developed by: Tukaani Project
- Initial release: 2009
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to register to convert TAR files?Not at all! You can convert TAR to XZ without signing up or installing anything.
- Is it safe to convert TAR to XZ on AnyConv?Absolutely. All TAR and XZ files are securely handled and automatically deleted after 1 hour. Nobody can access your data.
- Will the quality change after converting TAR to XZ?We do our best to preserve the original quality during TAR to XZ conversion. The result is accurate and clean.
- How long does it take to convert TAR to XZ?Most conversions from TAR to XZ 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 XZ at once — fast and easy.
- What browsers support TAR to XZ conversion?All modern browsers! Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge — AnyConv runs online and supports converting TAR to XZ on any platform.