TAR to TAR.XZ converter
Turn TAR into TAR.XZ
Send us the TAR you already have and take away a TAR.XZ. Handled on our servers, deleted the moment the job ends.
or drag and drop files here
TAR files • Max 50MB per file • Up to 10 files
Both formats, briefly
TARIN
A TAR file stacks many files into one without shrinking them, keeping Unix permissions, ownership and folder structure exactly as they were. On Linux that makes it the usual first step before a compressor such as gzip or xz runs over the result. Reach for plain TAR when you want a faithful bundle and will handle compression separately, or not at all.
TAR.XZOUT
TAR.XZ runs LZMA2 compression over a TAR bundle and usually ends up the smallest of the common Unix archive types. Building one asks for more processor time and memory than gzip does. It fits large downloads well, because you pay that cost once and everyone who fetches the file saves bandwidth.
Three steps, start to finish
Add your TAR
Drag it onto the page, or pull it in from your computer, Google Drive or Dropbox.
TAR.XZ is preselected
This page is already set to write TAR.XZ. Switch the target if you change your mind.
Take the TAR.XZ
Grab the result the moment the job clears. Your upload is wiped straight afterwards.