Extract TAR Archives

Safely extract ordinary or gzip/bzip2/xz compressed TAR archives.

How to use Extract TAR Archives

Safely extract ordinary or gzip/bzip2/xz compressed TAR archives.

You can bundle up to 8 files. Extracted files are made available as separate downloads and are scanned for unsupported archive entry types. Maximum total extracted content is 8 MB.

  1. Upload the file or several files you want to process.
  2. Click Compress or Process to start in the secure workspace.
  3. Compare sizes and download the resulting file or the extracted files.

Common questions

Is Extract TAR Archives free?

Yes. Verified users can process a limited number of small files free of charge. Premium members see no advertisements.

Are uploaded files publicly shared?

No. Processing takes place in a private worker. Files are not saved as permanent uploads. Avoid using sensitive files without authorization.

Can every file become smaller?

No. Compression effectiveness depends on the source and format. Some optimized or compressed files may become larger.

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