Free TAR to TGZ converter

Why convert TAR to TGZ?

People convert TAR to TGZ because a .tar bundles files together without compressing them at all, while a .tar.gz is the standard way to ship a folder on Linux and macOS.

How to convert TAR to TGZ

1. Choose your TAR file. Drop it on the box above, or tap to browse. You can pick several files at once.
2. Confirm the target is .tgz. It is preselected when your browser can encode it; otherwise the closest available target is chosen. Adjust quality, size or the other options if you want to.
3. Convert and download. Press Convert, then Download. Your file stays on your device the whole time.

What is a .tar file?

TAR bundles files together without compressing them, preserving Unix permissions and structure. It is almost always paired with a compressor — a .tar.gz — and remains the standard way software is distributed on Linux.

What is a .tgz file?

A TGZ is a TAR archive that has then been gzipped: the bundling and the compression done by two separate tools, as Unix prefers. It is the standard distribution format for source code and Linux packages.

What to expect from this conversion

The conversion runs entirely in your browser and the file never leaves your device.

Is it private?

Yes, by design. Every conversion happens inside your own browser using your device’s processor — there is no server that receives your TAR file, so there is nothing for anyone to store, scan or leak. You can confirm it yourself: open your browser’s developer tools, watch the Network tab while you convert, and you will see no upload.

Questions about TAR to TGZ

Is this TAR to TGZ converter free?

Yes, completely. There is no account, no daily limit, no watermark and no premium tier.

Is my TAR file uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion runs inside your own browser using your device's processor. The file is read from your disk, converted in memory and saved back to your disk — nothing is transmitted, so there is nothing for anyone to store.

What happens to the quality?

The conversion runs entirely in your browser and the file never leaves your device.

How do I convert TAR to TGZ on Windows, Mac or Linux?

The same way on all three: open this page in Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari, drop the TAR file, press Convert and download the TGZ. Nothing is installed and no admin permission is needed.

Can I convert several TAR files at once?

Yes. Select as many files as you like and they are converted one after another in a single tap, with a download for each and a zip of all of them.

Should I keep the original TAR file?

Yes — keep it, converting never touches it. The reason to make a copy in another format is that a .tar bundles files together without compressing them at all.

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