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 converting to TAR
Can I convert to TAR in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting to TAR. You can even drag and drop folders to convert to TAR.
Pasting files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert a file to TAR, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big files, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert files over 100 megabytes to TAR, 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 files over 100 megabytes to TAR, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
Is converting to TAR safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your 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 files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
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How long does it take to convert a file 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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