How to convert TGZ to TAR?
You can convert TGZ files to TAR format in several ways. The most proven option is to download dedicated software that allows you to convert between the TGZ and TAR formats. At the bottom you will find a list of software programs that support TGZ and TAR files and can also save them in new file formats.
TGZ File Type
TGZ is a gzipped tar file that is compressed using the GNU zip program. This file extension can be opened by extracting the contents of it or using programs like 7-Zip, WinRAR, and WinZip. The TGZ file extension contains a tarball (compressed archive) of multiple files and directories in an OS-independent format. The use of this file format means that TGZ files are compatible with all OS's because they only contain archived data. Further it allows for better compression than other formats because it does not include any metadata which reduces the size of the data to be compressed.
| Full Name | Gzipped Tar Format |
|---|---|
| Developer | N/A |
| Category | Compressed Files |
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 |
Software, that convert TGZ files
The list contains a list of dedicated software for converting TGZ and TAR files. The list may also include programs that support TGZ files and allow you to save them with different file extensions.
TGZ to TAR Converters
ALZip
TAR