TAR to ZIP Converter
Convert TAR files to ZIP in your browser. Choose your file, adjust available settings, then download the converted file.
Maximum 100 MB per file, up to 5 files at a time.
300+ formats supported
Convert between 300+ file formats in your browser.
Fast and easy
Just drop your files on the page, choose an output format and click "Convert".
How to convert TAR to ZIP
- Click the “Choose Files” button to select your files.
- Click on the “Convert” button to start the conversion
- When the status change to “Done” click the “Download” button
Good to know
A TAR file bundles files together without compressing them. Converting to ZIP makes it open with one double-click on Windows and Mac, and the ZIP is often smaller too.
About TAR
Tape Archive · Archive
An archive format that bundles files and folders without compressing them.
Opens with: Linux and Unix tools and archive utilities.
Strengths: Keeps directory structure for Unix workflows.
Limitations: Not convenient to open natively on every desktop.
About ZIP
ZIP archive · Archive
A widely supported compressed archive that packages files and folders together.
Opens with: Windows, macOS and most archive utilities.
Strengths: Easy to share and open on most computers.
Limitations: May compress media files very little.
Why convert TAR to ZIP?
An archive format that bundles files and folders without compressing them. A widely supported compressed archive that packages files and folders together.
Share folders with broad compatibility. Keep the original file until you have checked the result.
Frequently asked questions
No. TAR only bundles files; TAR.GZ adds compression.
Usually yes, because ZIP compresses the files while TAR does not.
Yes. The folder structure stays the same.