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ZIP to TAR.GZ

Convert a ZIP archive to TAR.GZ. Useful when preparing files for a Linux server or a tool that expects the TAR.GZ format.
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How it works

1

Upload

Drop your .zip file
2

Convert

Builds the .tar then gzip-compresses it
3

Download

Get the .tar.gz file

Features

Linux / Unix standard

.tar.gz is the reference archive format on these systems.

Secure

processed securely, with automatic deletion after processing.

Structure preserved

folders and subfolders are kept.

Common use cases

Preparing an archive for upload to a Linux server
Converting a ZIP archive for software expecting TAR.GZ
Matching the archive format required by a deployment pipeline

Your files are handled securely

Your file is processed securely on our servers, then automatically deleted right after processing. It is never shared or kept.

Frequently asked questions

Is the content modified?

No, the files stay identical; only the archive format changes.

How do I open a .tar.gz?

On Linux or Mac with the tar command, or with 7-Zip / WinRAR on Windows — or convert it back here via TAR.GZ to ZIP.

Is there a size limit?

Yes, files larger than 200 MB aren't accepted — more than enough for most archives.

Do I need to install anything?

No, it works directly in your browser.

Is it free?

Yes, with no account required.