How to convert ZIP to TAR
To convert ZIP to TAR, upload your ZIP file, choose TAR as the output format and press Convert. The finished TAR file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter turns ZIP archive files into TAR in your browser, with no software to install and no watermark. The conversion runs on our server using Python's archive libraries with safe extraction, and the result is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds. Your ZIP file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
What you get with ZIP to TAR
- Keeps Unix permissions and links
- Simple and fast
- The base of TAR.GZ and TAR.XZ
- Opens in: Linux, macOS, Windows 10+ and every archive tool
What to expect from this conversion
- The archive is unpacked and repacked as TAR, so every file keeps its name and folder structure. Contents are not changed.
- Password-protected archives cannot be converted. For safety, archives with unsafe paths, or that unpack to more than 2000 MB, are refused.
- TAR is the standard on Linux and macOS and keeps Unix file permissions.
ZIP vs TAR
| Property | ZIP | TAR |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | ZIP Archive | Tape Archive |
| Released | 1989, PKWARE (Phil Katz) | 1979, Unix (Bell Labs) |
| Family | Archive | Archive |
| Opens in | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and every archive tool | Linux, macOS, Windows 10+ and every archive tool |
| Best for | emailing several files at once; sharing folders | Linux backups; software source bundles |
Steps to convert ZIP to TAR
- Drop your ZIP file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that TAR is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new TAR file to your device when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- Use ZIP for sharing and 7Z for the smallest files.
- Remove the password before converting.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert ZIP to TAR?
Drop your ZIP file on the converter, confirm that TAR is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the TAR file. No account or software is needed.
Is the ZIP to TAR converter free?
Yes. It is free, with no watermark, no sign-up and no limit on how many files you convert. The site is supported by ads.
What should I know before converting ZIP to TAR?
The archive is unpacked and repacked as TAR, so every file keeps its name and folder structure. Contents are not changed. Password-protected archives cannot be converted. For safety, archives with unsafe paths, or that unpack to more than 2000 MB, are refused.
Are the files inside my ZIP archive changed?
No. They are unpacked and repacked as TAR with the same names and folders. Only the container changes.
Which programs open TAR files?
TAR files open in Linux, macOS, Windows 10+ and every archive tool.
How large a file can I convert?
Up to 500 MB per file. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion, and no one looks at them.