How to convert ZIP to TAR.GZ
To convert ZIP to TAR.GZ, upload your ZIP file, choose TAR.GZ as the output format and press Convert. The finished TAR.GZ 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.GZ 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.
Why convert ZIP to TAR.GZ?
- Fast compression and extraction
- Keeps Unix permissions
- Supported by every Linux system
- Opens in: Linux, macOS, Windows 11, 7-Zip and WinRAR
What to expect from this conversion
- The archive is unpacked and repacked as TAR.GZ, 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.GZ is the standard on Linux and macOS and keeps Unix file permissions.
ZIP vs TAR.GZ
| Property | ZIP | TAR.GZ |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | ZIP Archive | Gzip-compressed TAR Archive |
| Released | 1989, PKWARE (Phil Katz) | 1992, Unix and the GNU project |
| Family | Archive | Archive |
| Opens in | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and every archive tool | Linux, macOS, Windows 11, 7-Zip and WinRAR |
| Best for | emailing several files at once; sharing folders | Linux software packages; web server backups |
Steps to convert ZIP to TAR.GZ
- Drop your ZIP file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that TAR.GZ is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new TAR.GZ 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.GZ?
Drop your ZIP file on the converter, confirm that TAR.GZ is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the TAR.GZ file. No account or software is needed.
Is the ZIP to TAR.GZ 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.GZ?
The archive is unpacked and repacked as TAR.GZ, 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.GZ with the same names and folders. Only the container changes.
Which programs open TAR.GZ files?
TAR.GZ files open in Linux, macOS, Windows 11, 7-Zip and WinRAR.
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.