TAR to ZIP Converter
Convert TAR archives to widely compatible ZIP files while preserving their folder structure and filenames for easy opening and sharing.
Drop your TAR files here
Up to 50MB per file.
Files are encrypted and auto-deleted after conversion
How to Convert
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Upload your TAR files
Drag and drop or select TAR files from your device. You can upload multiple files at once.
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Create the new archive
Start the conversion to unpack the TAR safely and package the original files and folders in a genuine ZIP archive.
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Download ZIP files
Download the completed ZIP archive with its folders and filenames preserved.
Why convert TAR to ZIP?
TAR is an archive that groups files and folders together for distribution, backups, and Unix workflows. Converting it to ZIP creates a widely supported archive that opens natively on common desktop and mobile systems, ready for workflows that use the destination format.
ZIP opens without extra software on Windows, macOS, iPhone, iPad, Android, and Linux.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why convert TAR to ZIP?
ZIP opens easily on Windows, macOS, Linux, phones, and common cloud services, making a TAR archive more convenient to share.
Does TAR to ZIP keep folders?
Yes. The files, folders, nested folders, and filenames from the TAR archive are retained in the ZIP.
Is TAR already compressed?
TAR groups files into one archive. The ZIP output also applies compression while keeping them together.
Can I convert several TAR archives?
Yes. Add multiple TAR files and convert them together.
Will the ZIP open without extra software?
Yes. Current Windows, macOS, and most mobile devices can open ZIP archives directly.