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How to convert TAR to ZIP?


You can convert TAR files to ZIP format in several ways. The most proven option is to download dedicated software that allows you to convert between the TAR and ZIP formats. At the bottom you will find a list of software programs that support TAR and ZIP files and can also save them in new file formats.

TAR File Type


Tar is a file compression program, typically used for backup and archiving purposes. It is the default format for GNU tar and derivatives such as pax, which means that you can combine multiple files into a single file using the command: tar cvfz archive.tar . The TAR file extension stands for "TAR Files." TAR files are used to compress collections of files into a single zip-like archive.

Full Name Consolidated Unix Format Archive
Developer Jean-loup Gailly
Category Data Files

ZIP File Type


A ZIP file is a compressed folder that holds more than one file, sometimes also containing sub-folders. This type of archive is popular for sending large files through email. A ZIP File Extension is the extension used to determine the format of a compressed file. It can be used to send files through email, or store them on your computer or on an external storage device. A ZIP File Extension is the extension used to determine the format of a compressed file. It can be used to send files through email, or store them on your computer or on an external storage device.

Full Name Zipped Format
Developer N/A
Category Compressed Files

Software, that convert TAR files


The list contains a list of dedicated software for converting TAR and ZIP files. The list may also include programs that support TAR files and allow you to save them with different file extensions.


TAR to ZIP Converters

  • 7-zip icon7-zip
  • ALZip iconALZip
  • EZ7z for Mac OS X iconEZ7z for Mac OS X
  • PeaZip iconPeaZip
  • PKZIP for Windows iconPKZIP for Windows
  • sArchiver iconsArchiver
  • StuffIt for Mac iconStuffIt for Mac
  • WinRAR iconWinRAR
  • WinZip iconWinZip
  • Xarchiver iconXarchiver
  • Zipeg iconZipeg
  • Zipeg for Mac iconZipeg for Mac
  • ZipZag iconZipZag
  • 13 TAR to ZIP converters

TAR and ZIP conversions