TAR / TAR.GZ to ZIP Converter
Convert Linux archives into Windows-friendly ZIP
To convert TAR to ZIP, drop your .tar, .tar.gz or .tgz file above and click Convert to ZIP. Fylo unpacks it with libarchive in your browser and repacks every file — with its folder structure — into a ZIP that Windows users can open with a double-click. Nothing is uploaded.
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How to convert TAR to ZIP
Add TAR files
Drop .tar, .tar.gz or .tgz archives.
Convert
Click Convert to ZIP.
Download
Save the ZIP and share it.
Why convert TAR to ZIP?
TAR and TAR.GZ are the standard archives on Linux and for open-source releases, but many Windows users don't know how to open them. ZIP is understood by every operating system without extra tools.
What's preserved
File names, folder structure and modification dates are kept. Unix permissions, symbolic links and ownership have no ZIP equivalent and are dropped — which matters for software you plan to run on Linux, so keep the original TAR for that.
Typical uses
Developers and Linux users often share logs, datasets, website backups and source code as .tar.gz. Colleagues on Windows — especially on older versions — may not know how to open them. Converting to ZIP gives them a familiar double-click experience without installing 7-Zip or using the command line.
How long does it take?
TAR.GZ archives must be decompressed in one pass, then each file is written into the ZIP. Text-heavy archives of tens of megabytes convert in seconds; archives of several hundred megabytes take longer and need enough free memory in your browser.
Learn more: TAR format guide · ZIP format guide
| Property | TAR.GZ | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Whole archive (gzip) | Per file |
| Unix permissions | Kept | Not kept |
| Opens on Windows by double-click | Not on older Windows | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Does it support .tgz?
Yes, .tgz is the same as .tar.gz.
Are permissions kept?
No, ZIP can't store Unix permissions.
Can I just extract the files?
Yes — use Extract TAR.GZ.
Does it handle .tar.bz2?
libarchive often reads it too, though it's not officially listed.
Is TAR to ZIP lossless?
File contents are copied unchanged; only Unix-specific details like permissions are dropped.
Can I convert .tar.xz or .tar.bz2?
libarchive can often read them; if a file fails, it's reported in plain words.
Is the archive uploaded?
No, everything runs in your browser.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. TAR to ZIP runs entirely in your browser — your files are processed on your own device and never sent anywhere. Once the page has loaded, it even keeps working if your connection drops.
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