Why convert TAR to ZIP instead of just extracting it?

Many Windows tools and older software can open ZIP files natively but need extra software for TAR. Converting to ZIP means anyone can open your files without installing anything.

Does this handle TAR.GZ and TGZ, or only plain TAR?

All three. Gzip compression is detected automatically, so you can upload a .tar, .tar.gz, or .tgz file and get the same result.

Will the folder structure inside the archive be preserved?

Yes. Files keep the same folder layout in the ZIP as they had in the original archive.

Are my files kept private?

Your files are processed on our servers solely to perform the conversion. They are deleted automatically once the download is complete and are never shared or stored long-term.

TAR to ZIP Converter

Convert a TAR, TAR.GZ, or TGZ archive into a widely-compatible ZIP file.

Drop your file here, or click to browse

.tar, .gz, .tgz · max 100 MB

TAR is the standard archive format on Linux and macOS, often paired with gzip compression as TAR.GZ or TGZ — but not every tool on Windows opens it as easily as a ZIP. FloxerFile extracts a TAR, TAR.GZ, or TGZ archive and repackages its contents into a ZIP file, a format every major operating system can open natively. No software, no sign-up, just upload and download.

How it works

1
Upload your archive
Drag and drop your .tar, .tar.gz, or .tgz archive, or click to browse. Files up to 100 MB are supported.
2
Convert
Click Convert to ZIP. Your archive is extracted and repackaged as a ZIP on our servers.
3
Download your ZIP
Download the resulting ZIP file, with the same folder structure preserved.

Features

Handles gzip-compressed TAR automatically
TAR.GZ and TGZ archives are decompressed automatically — no need to un-gzip first.
Folder structure preserved
Files keep their original folder layout from the archive inside the new ZIP.
Universally compatible output
Every major operating system can open a ZIP file without installing extra software.
Privacy-first
Files are processed in memory and deleted immediately after download.
Free & no sign-up
No account, no credit card. Convert as many archives as you need.

Supported formats

.tar

TAR

Standard uncompressed TAR archives.

.tar.gz

TAR.GZ

Gzip-compressed TAR archives, detected and decompressed automatically.

.tgz

TGZ

The common short-form extension for a gzip-compressed TAR archive.

Output format: .zip

Frequently asked questions

Why convert TAR to ZIP instead of just extracting it?: Many Windows tools and older software can open ZIP files natively but need extra software for TAR. Converting to ZIP means anyone can open your files without installing anything.
Does this handle TAR.GZ and TGZ, or only plain TAR?: All three. Gzip compression is detected automatically, so you can upload a .tar, .tar.gz, or .tgz file and get the same result.
Will the folder structure inside the archive be preserved?: Yes. Files keep the same folder layout in the ZIP as they had in the original archive.
Are my files kept private?: Your files are processed on our servers solely to perform the conversion. They are deleted automatically once the download is complete and are never shared or stored long-term.

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