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Extract a TAR or TAR.GZ archive

Upload the .tar, .tar.gz or .tgz and download its contents, individually or as a ZIP. The classic Linux format, no terminal.

Your files never leave your device

How to extract a TAR

  1. 1

    Upload the archive

    .tar, .tar.gz or .tgz.

  2. 2

    Extract

    Full list with paths and sizes.

  3. 3

    Download

    Individual files or everything as a ZIP.

Why use this tool

  • No terminal

    The classic "tar -xzf" without opening a console.

  • GZ built in

    .tar.gz decompresses in one go, no intermediate steps.

  • Private

    The archive never leaves your device: everything happens in your browser.

  • Real security

    Paths sanitized against Zip Slip, anti-bomb limits, and zero execution of content.

Frequently asked questions

Which variants are supported?

USTAR, PAX and GNU tar, with or without gzip compression. Also bzip2 and xz in most cases.

Are Linux permissions preserved?

Permissions do not survive a browser download: you get the files, not their execute bits.

Can I convert it to ZIP?

Yes: TAR to ZIP does it in one step.

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