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What is a ZIP file?
ZIP is one of the most widely used archive file formats. It compresses one or more files into a single container using lossless compression algorithms. ZIP files are commonly used for sharing and storing files efficiently.
Created in the late 1980s, the format is supported by virtually all operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. Many apps can open or create ZIP archives without needing extra tools.
How to open ZIP files
ZIP files can be opened with built-in tools on Windows, macOS, and many Linux distributions. They’re also supported by 7-Zip, WinRAR, and countless other utilities.
You can extract or convert ZIP files online using AnyConv for convenience across devices.
Key facts about ZIP
- Full name: ZIP Archive
- Extension: .zip
- MIME type: application/zip
- Developed by: Phil Katz (PKWARE)
- Initial release: 1989
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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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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to register to convert ZIP files?Not at all! You can convert ZIP to TAR without signing up or installing anything.
- Is it safe to convert ZIP to TAR on AnyConv?Absolutely. All ZIP and TAR files are securely handled and automatically deleted after 1 hour. Nobody can access your data.
- Will the quality change after converting ZIP to TAR?We do our best to preserve the original quality during ZIP to TAR conversion. The result is accurate and clean.
- How long does it take to convert ZIP to TAR?Most conversions from ZIP to TAR take just a few seconds — even for larger files.
- Can I upload more than one ZIP file?Yes, batch conversion is supported. You can convert multiple ZIP files to TAR at once — fast and easy.
- What browsers support ZIP to TAR conversion?All modern browsers! Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge — AnyConv runs online and supports converting ZIP to TAR on any platform.