How to convert TAR + gzip to ZIP
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Upload your file
Drag and drop a file or click to select one. Keep this page open while the file uploads and converts.
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Convert TAR + gzip to ZIP
NexMedia converts TAR + gzip to ZIP on its own servers. Processing time depends on the file size and how busy the queue is.
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Download the converted file
When the conversion finishes, the download appears on this page. Your converted file is kept for 2 hours, then deleted.
About TAR + gzip
TAR + gzip (.tar.gz or .tgz) is a TAR archive compressed with gzip, the most common archive format on Linux.
Source code releases, Linux software packages and server backups.
The whole archive is compressed as one stream, so reading a single file means decompressing everything before it.
Convert TAR + gzip to ZIP online free, no account required — ZIP is the universally supported archive format.
Change TAR + gzip to ZIP without losing quality — convert TAR + gzip to ZIP free in your browser.
Why does extracting my .tar.gz give me a .tar file instead of my folder? The gzip layer holds the whole TAR as one compressed block, so unpacking happens in two passes — first decompress, then untar.
About ZIP
ZIP is the most widely used archive format, created by Phil Katz in 1989. It compresses each file separately, usually with the Deflate method.
Sending several files as one download or attachment; Windows and macOS open ZIP files without extra software.
Classic ZIP encryption is weak, and AES-encrypted ZIP files need a tool such as 7-Zip to open.
Why convert archives to ZIP? Every operating system opens one with built-in tools, so recipients never need to install anything.
What changes when you convert TAR + gzip to ZIP
- No data is lost: every file in your TAR + gzip archive is packed into the ZIP archive byte for byte, with its name and folder.
- Your TAR + gzip archive is unpacked and its files are packed again into a new ZIP archive; file names and folders are kept, and the TAR + gzip file itself is not stored inside.
Settings you can change
Before you convert TAR + gzip to ZIP, you can adjust: Compression level, Split size, Password, and Root folder.
Limits
Each plan sets a maximum file size and a number of conversions per day, and video and audio files also have a maximum length. Guests can convert files up to 100 megabytes and 5 per day; a free account raises this to 500 megabytes and 25 per day; paid plans go up to 100 gigabytes.
Your converted ZIP file is kept for 2 hours, then deleted.
TAR + gzip to ZIP: questions and answers
Does converting TAR + gzip to ZIP reduce quality?
No data is lost: every file in your TAR + gzip archive is packed into the ZIP archive byte for byte, with its name and folder.
What is the difference between TAR + gzip and ZIP?
TAR + gzip is a TAR archive compressed with gzip. ZIP is the universally supported archive format.
Can I change the settings when converting TAR + gzip to ZIP?
Before you convert TAR + gzip to ZIP, you can adjust: Compression level, Split size, Password, and Root folder.
Do I need an account to convert TAR + gzip to ZIP?
No. You can convert TAR + gzip to ZIP without an account; signing in raises the file-size and daily limits.
How long is my converted ZIP file kept?
The ZIP file you convert from TAR + gzip is kept for 2 hours, then deleted automatically.
Does converting TAR + gzip to ZIP keep my folder structure?
Your TAR + gzip archive is unpacked and its files are packed again into a new ZIP archive; file names and folders are kept, and the TAR + gzip file itself is not stored inside.
Will converting TAR + gzip to ZIP change my original file?
No. The conversion reads your TAR + gzip and writes a new ZIP file, leaving your original TAR + gzip file untouched.