How to convert RAR to TGZ?
You can convert RAR to TGZ with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose RAR files from your deviceAt the top of this page, drag and drop your RARs.
You can also click to select RAR files using your operating system's file picker.
Another method is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) to paste a RAR file you have copied to clipboard.
Converting a folder with RAR files to TGZ is also supported: simply paste or drag and drop it. - Click or tap on TGZ from the list of target formatsAlternatively, you can use the search field to quickly find the format you need, whether it's TGZ or something else.
- Download your TGZ files, after MConverter has finished processing themThere's an option to automatically download the converted TGZ files, so you don't have to press the download icon for each TGZ.
On desktop platforms, you can download the TGZ files to a different folder by clicking on SAVE TO...
You may see a share icon as well. Use it to directly share the TGZ's with other apps.
About the formats
| Extension | rar |
|---|---|
| Category | Archive/Compression file formats |
| Developed by | Eugene Roshal |
| Mime type | application/vnd.rar |
Description
RAR files are archives with one or more compressed files inside. Typically, the RAR compression algorithm produces smaller files when compared to ZIP, as it offers a higher lossless compression ratio.| Extension | tgz |
|---|---|
| Alternative extension | tar.gz |
| Category | Archive/Compression file formats |
| Developed by | Jean-loup Gailly, Mark Adler |
| Mime type | application/gzip |
Description
TGZ or .tar.gz files are Linux/Unix tar archives which have been compressed. TGZ files utilize GNU ZIP compression, so that they take up less space.Common questions about converting RAR to TGZ
Can I convert RAR to TGZ in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple RARs to TGZ's simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing RARs to convert to TGZ.
Pasting RAR files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting RAR files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert a RAR file to TGZ, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big RARs, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert RAR files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert RAR files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
Is converting RARs to TGZ safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your RAR 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 RARs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
Join others who have trusted us to convert over 7,246,601 files so far.
Join others who have trusted us to convert over 7,246,601 files so far.
How long does it take to convert RAR to TGZ?
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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