How do I convert ZIP to TAR?

Upload your ZIP file using the box above, confirm TAR as the output format, then select Convert. The converted file is ready to download as soon as processing finishes — usually in a few seconds.

Is converting ZIP to TAR free?

Yes, and there is nothing to sign up for. Every conversion is free, there is no paid tier, and the limits are the same for everyone.

Will the quality change when converting to TAR?

Both formats store data losslessly, so the conversion preserves the original quality exactly.

What happens to my file afterwards?

The uploaded file is deleted as soon as the conversion completes, and the converted file is removed automatically once its retention window ends. Download links are signed and expire within minutes.

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Convert ZIP to TAR

Free online converter for ZIP files. Uncompressed Unix archive stream. Nothing to install, no watermark, and every file is deleted automatically.

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Upload a ZIP file to convert it to TAR. Up to 200 files at once, 10 GB each.

Free · up to 200 files · 10 GB each · files deleted automatically after 168 hours.

About ZIP and TAR

ZIP

The default archive format across all platforms.

application/zip

TAR

Uncompressed Unix archive stream.

application/x-tar

Other ZIP conversions

zip to tgz
zip to 7z

Other ways to get TAR

tgz to tar
7z to tar
rar to tar
gz to tar