How to convert TAR to TXZ?
You can convert TAR to TXZ with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose TAR files from your deviceAt the top of this page, drag and drop your TARs.
You can also click to select TAR files using your operating system's file picker.
Another method is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) to paste a TAR file you have copied to clipboard.
Converting a folder with TAR files to TXZ is also supported: simply paste or drag and drop it. - Click or tap on TXZ from the list of target formatsAlternatively, you can use the search field to quickly find the format you need, whether it's TXZ or something else.
- Download your TXZ files, after MConverter has finished processing themThere's an option to automatically download the converted TXZ files, so you don't have to press the download icon for each TXZ.
On desktop platforms, you can download the TXZ files to a different folder by clicking on SAVE TO...
You may see a share icon as well. Use it to directly share the TXZ's with other apps.
About the formats
| 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.
| Extension | txz |
|---|---|
| Alternative extension | tar.xz |
| Category | Archive/Compression file formats |
| Developed by | Tukaani |
| Mime type | application/x-xz |
Description
A TXZ (or .tar.xz) file is a compressed tarball using the XZ compression method. Such archives are typically smaller in size than TGZ (.tar.gz) files because of XZ's higher compression ratio.Common questions about converting TAR to TXZ
Can I convert TAR to TXZ in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple TARs to TXZ's simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing TARs to convert to TXZ.
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 to TXZ, 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 to TXZ 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 to TXZ?
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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