How to convert TAR + xz 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 + xz to ZIP
NexMedia converts TAR + xz 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 + xz
TAR + xz (.tar.xz) is a TAR archive compressed with xz (LZMA2), which typically gives the smallest files of the three common TAR compressors.
Linux kernel source releases and many Linux distribution packages.
Compressing at high xz levels is slow and uses a lot of memory.
Convert TAR + xz to ZIP online free, no account required — ZIP is the universally supported archive format.
Change TAR + xz to ZIP without losing quality — convert TAR + xz to ZIP free in your browser.
Why won't my unpacking tool open my .tar.xz archive? XZ compression is common on Linux but missing from many Windows tools, so converting the archive to ZIP or TAR.GZ keeps it openable on every system.
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 + xz to ZIP
- No data is lost: every file in your TAR + xz archive is packed into the ZIP archive byte for byte, with its name and folder.
- Your TAR + xz archive is unpacked and its files are packed again into a new ZIP archive; file names and folders are kept, and the TAR + xz file itself is not stored inside.
Settings you can change
Before you convert TAR + xz 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 + xz to ZIP: questions and answers
Does converting TAR + xz to ZIP reduce quality?
No data is lost: every file in your TAR + xz archive is packed into the ZIP archive byte for byte, with its name and folder.
What is the difference between TAR + xz and ZIP?
TAR + xz is a TAR archive compressed with xz. ZIP is the universally supported archive format.
Can I change the settings when converting TAR + xz to ZIP?
Before you convert TAR + xz to ZIP, you can adjust: Compression level, Split size, Password, and Root folder.
Do I need an account to convert TAR + xz to ZIP?
No. You can convert TAR + xz 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 + xz is kept for 2 hours, then deleted automatically.
Does converting TAR + xz to ZIP keep my folder structure?
Your TAR + xz archive is unpacked and its files are packed again into a new ZIP archive; file names and folders are kept, and the TAR + xz file itself is not stored inside.
Will converting TAR + xz to ZIP change my original file?
No. The conversion reads your TAR + xz and writes a new ZIP file, leaving your original TAR + xz file untouched.