How to convert TINI to TAR?
You can convert TINI to TAR with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose TINI files from your deviceAt the top of this page, drag and drop your TINIs.
You can also click to select TINI files using your operating system's file picker.
Another method is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) to paste a TINI file you have copied to clipboard.
Converting a folder with TINI 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
| File extension | .tini |
|---|---|
| Category | Archive/Compression file formats |
| Developed by | |
| Mime type | application/x-gzip |
Format description
TINI is a Crostini backup file for ChromeOS. Newer Chromebooks offer a Linux environment in a container. This technology is called Crostini by Google.Linux environments on ChromeOS can be backed up to a .tini file from the Chromebook Settings app. TINI files contain some metadata (metadata.yaml file) needed for restoring the container on the same or different Chromebook, as well as the full Linux filesystem with everything saved on it (rootfs directory).
If you don't have access to a Chromebook or need to extract some of the files from the container on another device, use MConverter's TINI converter to make it into another archive format.
| 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 converting TINI to TAR
Can I convert TINI to TAR in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple TINIs to TARs simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing TINIs to convert to TAR.
Pasting TINI files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting TINI files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert a TINI file to TAR, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big TINIs, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert TINI 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 TINI 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 TINIs to TAR safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your TINI 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 TINIs 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 TINI 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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