tar
Tape Archive
Bundles files without compressing them, preserving permissions. Almost always paired with a compressor.
Convert TAR to ZIP
Free, no account, no watermark. Converted on our servers, then deleted.
Drop a TAR file here
As many as you like. We will show you what they convert to.
How to convert TAR to ZIP
- 1
Choose your file
Drop a TAR file onto the converter, or pick one from your device. You can add several at once.
- 2
Select ZIP
Pick ZIP as the output format. Open Settings if you want to control the compression level.
- 3
Download the result
Convert and download the finished file. No account, and nothing to install.
zip
ZIP Archive
The archive format every operating system opens without installing anything. Universal, if not the most efficient.
TAR to ZIP, asked and answered
Does converting TAR to ZIP lose quality?
No. Both store the data exactly, so the result is the same content in a different container.
Can I convert the ZIP back to TAR?
Yes. Both formats store the data exactly, so converting back gives you the same content again.
What can I change about the ZIP it produces?
You can set the compression level. Anything left on Auto is decided by the encoder, which is usually the right answer unless you are targeting a specific size or device.
Where does the conversion happen?
On our server. The file is sent over HTTPS and converted in a sandbox with no network access of its own; your input and the result go together, removed at once if it fails and otherwise kept for a few minutes so you can download them, then deleted — whether or not you did. There are no accounts for anything to be kept against.
Is there a limit on file size?
Yes — there is a per-file cap and an hourly job limit, because this runs on one small server. The API page states the limits currently in force rather than a number baked into this page.