ZIP to TAR converter
Turn ZIP into TAR
Send us the ZIP you already have and take away a TAR. Handled on our servers, deleted the moment the job ends.
or drag and drop files here
ZIP files • Max 50MB per file • Up to 10 files
Both formats, briefly
ZIPIN
Windows, macOS and Linux all open ZIP files with no extra software, which is why it stays the default for sending a folder to someone. Compression is moderate and unpacking is quick. Pick ZIP when you care more about the other person being able to open the file than about squeezing out every last megabyte.
TAROUT
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.
Three steps, start to finish
Add your ZIP
Drag it onto the page, or pull it in from your computer, Google Drive or Dropbox.
TAR is preselected
This page is already set to write TAR. Switch the target if you change your mind.
Take the TAR
Grab the result the moment the job clears. Your upload is wiped straight afterwards.