TAR files
A Unix archive that concatenates files and preserves permissions and symlinks, with no compression of its own. It is nearly always paired with a compressor, as .tar.gz.
- Extension
.tar- MIME type
application/x-tar- Category
- archive
- Can convert from
- Yes, via 7-Zip
- Can convert to
- Yes, via 7-Zip
Converting TAR files privately
frogConvert runs the conversion engines in your browser as WebAssembly, so a TAR file is read, converted and saved without ever being sent anywhere. That matters most for the files people are least willing to upload: contracts, medical records, unreleased work, anything under an NDA.
It also means the converter works offline. Once the page has loaded, you can turn off the network and keep converting.
Common questions
- Can I open a TAR file without installing anything?
- Yes. frogConvert reads TAR files directly in the browser and converts them to a format you already have software for. Nothing is installed and nothing is uploaded.
- Are my TAR files uploaded to a server?
- No. Every conversion runs locally in your browser through WebAssembly. There is no server to send files to, and the app keeps working with the network disconnected.