How to convert TGZ to RAR?
You can convert TGZ to RAR with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose TGZ files from your deviceAt the top of this page, drag and drop your TGZ's.
You can also click to select TGZ files using your operating system's file picker.
Another method is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) to paste a TGZ file you have copied to clipboard.
Converting a folder with TGZ files to RAR is also supported: simply paste or drag and drop it. - Click or tap on RAR from the list of target formatsAlternatively, you can use the search field to quickly find the format you need, whether it's RAR or something else.
- Download your RAR files, after MConverter has finished processing themThere's an option to automatically download the converted RAR files, so you don't have to press the download icon for each RAR.
On desktop platforms, you can download the RAR files to a different folder by clicking on SAVE TO...
You may see a share icon as well. Use it to directly share the RARs with other apps.
About the formats
| File extension | .tgz |
|---|---|
| Alternative filename extension | .tar.gz |
| Category | Archive/Compression file formats |
| Developed by | Jean-loup Gailly, Mark Adler |
| Mime type | application/gzip |
Format 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.| File extension | .rar |
|---|---|
| Category | Archive/Compression file formats |
| Developed by | Eugene Roshal |
| Mime type | application/vnd.rar |
Format 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.Common questions about converting TGZ to RAR
Can I convert TGZ to RAR in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple TGZ's to RARs simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing TGZ's to convert to RAR.
Pasting TGZ files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting TGZ files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert a TGZ file to RAR, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big TGZ's, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert TGZ 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 TGZ 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 TGZ's to RAR safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your TGZ 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 TGZ's and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 14,806,712 files so far.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 14,806,712 files so far.
How long does it take to convert TGZ to RAR?
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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