How to convert ZIP to TAR?
You can convert ZIP to TAR with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose ZIP files from your deviceAt the top of this page, drag and drop your ZIPs.
You can also click to select ZIP files using your operating system's file picker.
Another method is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) to paste a ZIP file you have copied to clipboard.
Converting a folder with ZIP 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 | .zip |
|---|---|
| Category | Archive/Compression file formats |
| Developed by | PKWARE |
| Mime type | application/zip |
Format description
ZIP is one of the most popular archive formats. It allows storing multiple files and folders inside a single file. Compression is applied to make the file smaller. As is the case with other archive formats, ZIP files are particularly useful for transferring whole folders over the web.| 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 ZIP to TAR
Can I convert ZIP to TAR in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple ZIPs to TARs simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing ZIPs to convert to TAR.
Pasting ZIP files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting ZIP files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert a ZIP file to TAR, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big ZIPs, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert ZIP 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 ZIP 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 ZIPs to TAR safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your ZIP 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 ZIPs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 11,818,410 files so far.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 11,818,410 files so far.
How long does it take to convert ZIP 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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