TAR to XZ Converter

Batch convert tar files to xz 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 TAR files to XZ online?

Step-by-step guide to convert tar to xz using AnyConv. It works on PC (Windows, Mac, Linux) and mobile devices (iPhone, Android).

Upload TAR-file

Drag and drop your TAR file into the upload area. The maximum file size is 100 MB.

TAR to XZ

Click "Convert" to change tar to xz. The conversion usually takes a few seconds.

Download your XZ

Now you can download the XZ file. The download link only works on your device.

FAQ

  • ❓ How can I convert files from TAR to XZ?
    First you need to add file for conversion: drag and drop your TAR file or click the "Choose File" button. Then click the "Convert" button. When TAR to XZ conversion is completed, you can download your XZ file.
  • ⏱️ How long does it take to convert TAR to XZ?
    Archive conversion is pretty fast. You can change TAR to XZ in a few seconds.
  • 🛡️ Is it safe to convert TAR to XZ 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 TAR to XZ) is absolutely safe.
  • 💻 Can I convert TAR to XZ on Mac OS or Linux?
    Yes, you can use AnyConv on any operating system that has a web browser. Our TAR to XZ converter works online and does not require software installation.

Information about TAR and XZ file formats

🔸 File format TAR XZ
🔸 Full name TAR - Tape Archive XZ Utils compressed archive
🔸 File extension .tar .xz
🔸 MIME type application/x-tar application/x-xz
🔸 Developed by Jean-loup Gailly The Tukaani Project
🔸 Type of format File archiver
🔸 Description 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. XZ file extension is associated with XZ Utils, a free general-purpose data compression software with a high compression ratio developed by Tukaani. The XZ file is a compressed archive created with XZ Utils.
🔸 Technical details 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 TAR conversion XZ conversion
🔸 Associated programs TAR XZ Utils
🔸 Wiki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tar_(computing) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XZ_Utils