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Convert ZIP to TAR.GZ

Convert a ZIP archive to TAR.GZ: the files are extracted and repacked in the new format, keeping their names and dates.

Drop your files hereor (ZIP and over 40 other formats). You can also paste an image.No upload: everything happens on your device

How to convert ZIP to TAR.GZ

  1. Add your ZIP files

    Drag one or more ZIP files onto the dashed area, or tap it to pick them from your device.

  2. Choose TAR.GZ and the options

    TAR.GZ is already selected; the options hold the settings that matter for this conversion.

  3. Convert and download

    Press “Convert to TAR.GZ”. When it’s done, download the files one by one or all together in a ZIP archive.

Good to know. Password-protected archives are not supported.

ZIP and TAR.GZ compared

Source format

ZIP

ZIP archive

The most compatible archive format: it gathers files and folders into a single compressed package that every system can open without installing anything.

Best for
Sending many files together, attachments, quick backups.
Limits
It compresses less than newer formats such as 7z.
Type
compressed archive
Compression
Deflate
Compatibility
built into Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Extensions
.zip
Since
1989
All about the ZIP format

Target format

TAR.GZ

TAR archive compressed with gzip

The classic Linux archive: first the files are joined into a TAR, then the whole is compressed with gzip. It usually compresses a little better than ZIP.

Best for
Distributing source code, server backups.
Limits
To extract a single file you have to read the whole archive.
Type
compressed archive
Compression
gzip (Deflate)
Compatibility
Linux, macOS, Windows 10+
Extensions
.tgz .tar.gz
All about the TAR.GZ format

Questions about ZIP and TAR.GZ

Are my ZIP files uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion from ZIP to TAR.GZ happens entirely in your browser, using your device’s computing power. Files aren’t sent or stored anywhere: when you close the page they’re gone from memory too.

How many files can I convert at once?

Up to 100 files at a time. There’s no fixed size limit: it depends on your device’s memory. On smartphones it’s best to work in smaller batches with heavy files such as videos.

Does it work on iPhone and Android?

Yes, with up-to-date Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Samsung Internet. On phones, converted files end up in the Downloads folder or the Files app.

Do I need an internet connection?

Only to open the page (and, the first time, to download the components needed for that type of file). After that the conversion keeps working even if the connection drops.

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