What is a TAR file?
| File extension | .tar |
|---|---|
| Category | Archive/Compression file formats |
| Developed by | AT&T Bell Laboratories |
| Mime type | application/x-tar |
Format 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 TAR conversions
How to open a TAR file?
If you don't know how to view a TAR file, you can convert it to another format you already recognize. You can use MConverter for the conversion.
Can I convert TAR files in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple TAR files at once. You can even drag and drop folders containing TARs.
Pasting TAR files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting TAR files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert a TAR file, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big TARs, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert TAR 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 TAR 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 TARs safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your TAR 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 TARs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
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How long does it take to convert 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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