How to convert JAR to TAR?
You can convert JAR to TAR with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose JAR files from your deviceAt the top of this page, drag and drop your JARs.
You can also click to select JAR files using your operating system's file picker.
Another method is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) to paste a JAR file you have copied to clipboard.
Converting a folder with JAR files to TAR is also supported: simply paste or drag and drop it. - Click or tap on TAR from the list of target formatsAlternatively, you can use the search field to quickly find the format you need, whether it's TAR or something else.
- Download your TAR files, after MConverter has finished processing themThere's an option to automatically download the converted TAR files, so you don't have to press the download icon for each TAR.
On desktop platforms, you can download the TAR files to a different folder by clicking on SAVE TO...
You may see a share icon as well. Use it to directly share the TARs with other apps.
About the formats
| Extension | jar |
|---|---|
| Category | Archive/Compression file formats |
| Developed by | Sun Microsystems, now Oracle Corporation |
| Mime type | application/java-archive |
Description
JAR, or Java Archives, are executable Java programs by the Java Runtime Environment (JRE).Please note that MConverter cannot create an executable program if the provided source archive file was not a compiled program for the same platform. When converting from JAR to another format, MConverter only extracts the contents of the JAR file. It does not make it installable in another format.
| Extension | tar |
|---|---|
| Category | Archive/Compression file formats |
| Developed by | AT&T Bell Laboratories |
| Mime type | application/x-tar |
Description
Originally used by Unix/Linux, TAR files are archives containing multiple files inside. Also known as tarballs, TARs are similar to ZIP, but they do not have any compression applied. This makes them quicker to create and extract.However, it is possible to compress TAR files using bzip2, gzip, or xz compression. To do this, convert the TAR file to TBZ2, TGZ, or TXZ respectively.
Common questions about converting JAR to TAR
Can I convert JAR to TAR in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple JARs to TARs simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing JARs to convert to TAR.
Pasting JAR files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting JAR files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert a JAR file to TAR, if its size is 1 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Premium you can convert big JARs, up to 1 gigabyte each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert JAR files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Premium.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert JAR files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Premium.
Is converting JARs to TAR safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your JAR files are only accessible by you. 4 hours after the conversion completes, they are automatically deleted from MConverter’s servers. You can also delete your JARs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
Join others who have trusted us to convert over 4,475,817 files so far.
Join others who have trusted us to convert over 4,475,817 files so far.
How long does it take to convert JAR to TAR?
For most archive files, the wait is often less than a minute. However, MConverter also supports converting larger archive files, meaning that it could take a while (up to over an hour, for example).
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